Earliest Depictions of Jesus in Art

The video explores the evolution of Jesus' depictions in art over centuries, starting with modern portrayals and moving back to the earliest known images. It highlights significant artworks from various periods, including Byzantine icons, catacomb paintings, and the oldest known depiction from Dura Europas. The video also discusses the cultural and historical contexts of these artworks, such as the influence of Roman styles and the significance of iconoclasm.

What are some of the different ways Jesus has been depicted over the last 2000 years?

What is the significance of the Christ Pantocrater style in Eastern Orthodox churches?

How does the depiction of Jesus in the image from Shifta differ from the one in Saint Catherine's Monastery?

What features characterize the mosaic of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in the mausoleum of Gala Placidia?

What does the carving from the doors of Santa Sabina Basilica represent in terms of Jesus's depiction?

In what ways did the depictions of Jesus evolve from the 3rd century to the 5th century?

What is the significance of the catacombs in relation to early Christian art and depictions of Jesus?

How does the image from the catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter depict Jesus's Jewishness?

What are the main features of the earliest known depiction of Jesus found in Dura Europas?

What does the graffiti depicting Alex Amenos reveal about perceptions of Jesus in early Christianity?