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Artwork of the Via Latina Catacombs
The Catacombs of Via Latina are an unknown mystery in the art world. Created around the time of the 4th century, these particular catacombs in Rome, Italy depict images of both Pagan and Christian artwork. This suggests that both members of both religions could have been buried in the tomb. The catacombs were excavated in 1955 and published officially in 1962. Each room inside the catacombs has a different painting or subject depicted on the walls some being from Christian decent and others are depictions of Pagan art.

Each of the different rooms is denoted with a letter. Chamber N is decorated of entirely paintings of Hercules. The paintings show Hercules as a hero or savior. There is also said to be a focus on the after-life and life after death in this room. For many of the other rooms, the subject matter is primarily Christian art, depicting images of both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Notable art scenes depicted are the Flood Scene, Abraham’s vision of the Three Angels under the Oak of Mamre, Crossing of the Red Sea, and the Ascension of Elijah and the Good Shepherd.



Reference List

 * 1) ^ Grabar, A. (1969). Early Christian art; from the rise of Christianity to the Death of Theodosius. (Arts of mankind ; v. 9). New York: Odyssey Press, pp. 225-236.
 * 2) ^ Journal article about the art of Hercules and Alcestis within the Via Latina catacombs