DStr. San Gennaro Catacomb Fresco, Naples (5)

DStretchThe arched niche over 1 tomb (arcosolum) with a slightly plastic frame (in the zenith a red medallion with a cross) is located in a corridor of the upper level of the catacombs. The back wall of the tomb is decorated with tendrils of wine and a medallion, which depicts the bust of a deceased man, called Eleusinius. The reveal depicts two opened books in the lower part. A pattern of rhomb with flowers fill the rest of the reveal. The motives are framed by red bands with gems and pearls. Inscription: SCE MEM HELEVSINIVS = sanctae memoriae Heleusinius 5th-6th century AD. The painting is currently dated in the 5th-6th century AD. Processed from 499 photos and 2 laser scans. The result of a joint project of GDH, the Zamani Project, Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale", and the Administration of the Catacombe di Napoli. Processed in Reality Capture. The descriptions were provided by Seniorprofessor Dr. Dieter Korol, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. Project # Fresco 5.Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab