Daniel at Sardis

Recent archaeological findings at Sardis have revealed fragments of an incised relief depicting Daniel from the Bible, likely created by a local sculptor in the 5th century. The relief, featuring four lions and a standing figure, offers a unique visual representation of Daniel, distinct from known Jewish or Christian comparanda of the period. This discovery sheds light on how religious imagery was perceived and executed outside mainstream late antiquity artistic traditions. The study's approach involved analyzing composition, iconography, and style to contextualize the relief within its immediate working environment.

Rautman, M. (2010). Daniel at Sardis. Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research, 358, 47–60. https://doi.org/10.1086/basor25741806