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The fish Ishtus on a sarcophagus of the late Roman era. 2nd century AD. During...

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The fish Ishtus on a sarcophagus of the late Roman era. 2nd century AD. During persecutions fish became the secret symbol of Christians, for it contained the word Iesus Christus. The fish represents Jesus Christ, the circle cut above symbolizes the bread of the Eucharist. Milan, Musee du Castello Sforzesco.
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Roman, (2nd century)
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Giancarlo Costa
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Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy
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The fish Ishtus on a sarcophagus of the late Roman era. 2nd century AD. During persecutions fish became the secret symbol of Christians, for it contained the word Iesus Christus. The fish represents Jesus Christ, the circle cut above symbolizes the bread of the Eucharist. Milan, Musee du Castello Sforzesco.

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2nd century / animal / coffin / Christianity / religion / colour / Italy / Europe / food / bread / fish / photo / violence / art / eucharist / christendom / archaeology / Roman empire / symbol / sarcophagus / antique rome / paganism / religion / language / jesus christ / antiquite / italian / Language (Language) / persecution

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