Title: The unknown catacomb : a unique discovery of early Christian art /
Authors: Ferrua, Antonio.
Publisher: Geddes & Grosset,
Year: 1991
Subjects: Mural painting and decoration, Early Christian Italy Rome.; Mural painting and decoration Italy Rome; Via Latina Catacomb (Rome, Italy)
Abstract: During excavation work in 1955, a unique discovery of early Christian art was made in Rome. Below the city was a catacomb system containing a unique and previously unknown collection of paintings and decoration. This book tells of the discovery and of the research and preservation work carried out to conserve it.
Contents: Discovery and excavation of the catacomb -- Description of the catacomb -- Description of the paintings -- Problems and conclusions.