Excavations: Fresco Palimpset, 10-11C

Excavations: Fresco Palimpset, 10-11C

Detail of fresco palimpset (two layers) in the excavations beneath Bitonto Cathedral, dating from the 10th or 11th century. Two sets of feet can be seen in this image. A partial inscription on the left reads: Memento Domine famulo tuo Petro(?), "Remember, O Lord, your servant Peter..." Bitonto Cathedral, Bitonto, Italy.

April 4, 2008
by David Joyal
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