21 Jan 350 Jahr - Santa Constanza

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Rome, c. 350

Constantia, the daughter of Constantine, patronized this central plan church as well as a nearby by basilica, the church of St Agnes. This church also served as Constantia's mausoleum.

Sarcophagus: The porphyry sarcophagus represents peacocks (associated with Juno and immortality), a lamb, and putti making wine

Vault mosaics: vaulted ceilings of ambulatory show scenes of making wine and a profusion of vines surrounding a female bust

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