San Gennaro Catacomb Fresco, Naples (24)

The arched niche (arcosolium) for 2 burials is located in a burial chamber of the upper level of the catacombs. The tomb is decorated with mosaics, which are in a bad state of preservation. Most parts are preserved only in counterparts. The back wall, surrounded by fragments of a Latin inscription, depicts a medallion with the bust of a woman, flanked by candleholders. The reveal shows a tendril of acanthus, framed by a red band with dark gems. The mosaics are currently dated in the 5th-6th century AD. The catacombs itself were used for burials from the 2nd century AD to the Middle Ages. Processed from 234 photos and 1 laser scans. The result of a joint project of GDH, the Zamani Project, Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale", and the Administration of the Catacombe di Napoli. Processed in Reality Capture. The descriptions were provided by Seniorprofessor Dr. Dieter Korol, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. Project # Fresco 24