The unknown catacomb
Subtitle: a unique discovery of early Christian art
By: Antonio Ferrua ; introduction by Bruno Nardini ; translated by Iain Inglis.
Publisher: Geddes & Grosset
Published: 1991
Place of publication: New Lanark
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
Subjects: Catacombs -- Italy -- Rome; Christian art and symbolism -- To 500 -- Italy -- Rome; Mural painting and decoration, Early Christian -- Italy -- Rome; Via Latina Catacomb (Rome, Italy)
Work titles: Catacombe sconosciute.
Description: 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.
Notes: Translation of: Catacombe sconosciute.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-175) and index.