Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs
- ISBN-10
- 0500251959
- ISBN-13
- 9780500251959
- Series
- Heavenly Bodies
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 189
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Author
- Paul Koudounaris
Description
A visual history of the remains of the saints and holy relics found in the subterranean passageways and tombs beneath Rome, featuring skeletons dressed in elaborate silks and lace, wigs, crowns jewels and armor. 10,000 first printing.
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- 2018-05-07
- 336 pages
- Paperback
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
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