Sarcophagus of the Physician John Bode Museum, Berlin, Germany

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Relief showing two episodes from the calling of Moses on Mt. Horeb or Mt. Sinai (Exodus 3-4). Above the main scene is a cross, two peacocks, and a Greek inscription. Panel from the so-called Sarcophagus of the Physician John, Constantinople, first half of 5th century. Limestone. Bode Museum, Berlin, Germany. David Joyal all photos →

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Sarcophagus of the Physician John

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Sarcophagus of the Physician John
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 25, 2012
Last Updated
July 14, 2023