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Sarcophagus of s. Helena. AD 330 Sarcophagus of Constantia. AD 350, Two sarcophagi of Helena and Constantina, page, photomechanical print, cliché maker: Dujardin Frères (possibly), Paris, c. 1867 - in or before 1877, photographer, paper, photoaquatint, height 223 mm x width 142 mm, sarcophagus, decorating 'en relief', appliquéing, St. Helena (one of the nine worthiest women), The image shows two rectangular stone sarcophagi stacked vertically within the frame, each with ornate carved reliefs and decorative garlands along the top edges. The upper sarcophagus displays sculpted human figures in various poses, including several mounted on horses and others standing or reclining, with draped swags and carved reclining figures along the lid. The lower sarcophagus features intricate scrollwork, a central oval medallion with a carved bust, additional human figures in groups, and garland motifs with a carved head at the top center, all set on a plain stepped base and shown against a light background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A98_055

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Sarcophagus s Helena AD 330 Sarcophagus Constantia Ad 350 Two sarcophagi Constantina page photomechanical print cliché maker Dujardin Frères Paris c 1867 - 1877 photographer paper photoaquatint height 223 mm x width 142 mm sarcophagus decorating en relief appliquéing St nine worthiest women image two rectangular stone sarcophagi stacked vertically within frame ornate carved reliefs decorative garlands top edges upper sarcophagus displays sculpted human figures various poses several mounted horses standing reclining draped swags figures lid lower sarcophagus features intricate scrollwork central oval medallion carved bust additional human figures groups garland motifs carved head top center set plain stepped base shown light background