La trasmissione del repertorio figurativo veterotestamentario di San Pietro in Vaticano e San Paolo fuori le mura fra tradizione e innovazione

A study reveals how the figurative repertoire of the Old Testament was transmitted and adapted between two significant early Christian basilicas: St. Peter's in Vatican and St. Paul Outside the Walls, both part of Rome's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The research demonstrates that while these sites maintained strong traditions rooted in early Christian art, they also incorporated innovative elements, reflecting the evolving religious and cultural landscape post-legalization of Christianity under the Roman Empire. The analysis focuses on the IV-century basilicas, examining how imperial patronage shaped their artistic development and enduring influence on collective Christian imagery.

Proverbio, C. (2022). La trasmissione del repertorio figurativo veterotestamentario di San Pietro in Vaticano e San Paolo fuori le mura fra tradizione e innovazione. L’esegesi in Figura, 203–229. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.efr.50295