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Early Christian Art and Old Saint Peter's Basilica: Symbols of Faith and Heritage

Explore the rich artistic legacy of Old Saint Peter's Basilica and its significance in early Christian history. Built as a protector of Saint Peter's remains, this church was reconstructed in the sixteenth century. Our understanding of its architecture and art relies on historical writings and illustrations. Discover the iconic Good Shepherd Mosaic, symbolizing Christ caring for His followers, and the Archangel Michael Diptych, a masterpiece of early Christian ivory carving. Symbols such as the dove, fish, lamb, and Cross further illustrate the profound themes of purity, sacrifice, and salvation in Christian art.

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Early Christian Art and Old Saint Peter's Basilica: Symbols of Faith and Heritage

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  1. Art HistoryChapter Seven Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art

  2. Old Saint Peter’s Basilica Old Saint Peter’s Church was build as a protector to Saint Peter’s remains, his tomb. The church was replaced in the sixteenth century. Our knowledge of Old Saint Peter’s Church is based off of what people had written of it and pictures drawn of it before it was torn down.

  3. The Good Shepherd Mosaic The Good Shepherd was a figure that represented Christ, the Shepherd, and His followers, the sheep. It was a concept of how Christ takes care of His people as a shepherd takes care of his flock.

  4. Archangel Michael Diptych of the Archangel Michael carved in ivory in the early 6th century. Michael was the divine messenger.

  5. Symbols of Christianity The dove is a symbol of purity, peace, and the Holy Spirit. The fish was one of the earliest symbols of Christ because the first letters of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior (JCSGS) spell the Greek word for fish. The lamb symbolizes Christ’s sacrifice because lambs were traditionally sacrificial animals while flocks of sheep represent Christians, Christ’s followers. The Cross represents Christ’s suffering and triumph of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

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