Sarcophagi Collection (#24)

Hercules with Cerberus from a Sarcophagus in Asia Minor (Hellenstic Period), 20th century. Held in Archaeological Museum, Istanbul

Effigy of a youth on a Roman sarcophagus, 2nd century
Effigy of a youth on a Roman sarcophagus, now in the National Archaeological Museum in Rome, 2nd century

Depiction of bathing a baby from a Roman sarcophagus, now at the Capitoline Museum in Rome

Detail of early Christian sarcophagus at Arles, France, depicting Christ healing a blind man. Now in the museum of Christian Art

Late Minoan burial in a Bath Tub Sarcophagus, 11th century BC
Late Minoan burial in a Bath Tub Sarcophagus, in the Archaeological Museum in Heracleion, 11th century BC

Detail of a bull sacrfice from a Cretan sarcophagus, 16th century BC
Detail of a bull sacrfice from a Cretan sarcophagus, found at Aghia Triada near Phaestos, 16th century BC

The sarcophagus of Bishop Theodorus, 5th century
The sarcophagus of Bishop Theodorus, in San Apollinare in Classe in Ravenna. Note the chi-rho cross and the peacock, which are Christian symbols, 5th century

Detail of a sarcophagus showing Odysseus and the sirens
Detail of an Etruscan sarcophagus showing Odysseus and the sirens (the lid is from a separate sarcophagus), from the British Museums collection

Alexander Sarcophagus, showing Alexander the Great in battle, 4th century
Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus, showing Alexander the Great in battle. From Sidon, from the British Museums collection, 4th century

Oedipus and the Sphinx on a Greek sarcophagus, in the National Museum in Athens

Roman depiction of a centaur in a Bacchic procession, 2nd century
Depiction of a centaur in a Bacchic procession from a Roman sarcophagus, in the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

Detail of a Roman sarcophagus, 2nd century
Detail of a Roman sarcophagus from the National Museums collection in Rome

Frieze of Roman soldiers fighting Germanic tribesmen, 1st century
Frieze of Roman soldiers fighting Germanic tribesmen on a Roman sarcophagus, from the National Museums collection in Rome, 1st century

Roman sarcophagus, possibly of the Roman Emperor Gordian II, 3rd century BC
Detail of a Roman sarcophagus, possibly of Gordian II (c. 192 -April 12, 238), in which case the young man shown is Gordian III (20 January 225 -11 February 244), from Acilia, 3rd century BC

Detail of a Hellenistic sarcophagus from Turkey, showing a doorway of a tomb

Detail of a Phoenician sarcophagus-lid, 5th century BC
Detail of a Phoenician sarcophagus-lid, from Bayreuth, 5th century BC

Detail from a Lycian sarcophagus of a boar hunt, 5th century BC
Detail from a Lycian sarcophagus of a boar hunt, from the Royal Necropolis at Sidon, 5th century BC

Etruscan painting of a battle between Greeks and Amazons, from the interior of a sarcophagus

Roman depiction of bathing a baby from a sarcophagus, from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome

Detail of a tiger on a Scythian sarcophagus made of Siberian cedar from the burial mound Bashadur 2 in Altai in Russia. now in the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg

Detail of a sarcophagus showing a Roman officer
Detail of a Roman sarcophagus from Turkey showing a Roman officer, from Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Front panel of a Pictish sarcophagus from St Andrews in Scotland. Now the collection of St Andrews Cathedral Museum

Early Christian depiction of Jonah and the Whale on a sarcophagus, 4th century
Image of Jonah and the Whale, from an early marble Christian sarcophagus from Rome, 4th Century. Currently in the Vatican Museum

Early Christian Nativity Scene, 4th Century
Nativity scene detail of an early Christian Sarcophagus. It shows Jesus as the good Shepherd. Part of the Vatican Museums collection

Relief on granite sarcophagus of Anubis, Memphis, Egypt, Middle kingdom period
Detail from Relief on granite sarcophagus of Anubis in the form of a jackal, Memphis, Egypt, Middle kingdom period

Greek warrior stepping into his chariot, c400 BC. The side of a limestone sarcophagus, showing a warrior and his charioteer who is waiting reins in hand

Gold sarcophagus of King Tutankamun, 18th dynasty, c1323 BC
Gold sarcophagus of King Tutankamun, 18th dynasty, Ancient Egypt, c1323 BC. Tutankhamun came to the throne as a young boy in 1333 BC

Gold and lapis lazuli funerary mask of Tutankamun, King of Egypt, mid 14th century BC. Tutankhamun came to the throne as a young boy in 1333 BC

Sarcophagus, 4th century BC. Showing battle scenes of the time of Alexander the Great. The mounted figure is the general Hephaestion

Tomb of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1325 BC. Sarcophagus containing the gold coffin of the pharaoh Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC) which held his mummy. From the Cairo Museum, Egypt

Sarcophagus of Amenhotep II, Ancient Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, 1400 BC. Sarcophagus from the tomb of the pharaoh Amenhotep II (ruled 1427-1400 BC) at Thebes (Luxor), containing his mummy

Sarcophagus, Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian, c2040-1786 BC. Detail showing a cow being milked. Her calf is tethered to her leg. The calf behind her belongs to another cow

Etruscan sarcophagus with reclining couple, Cerveteri, Italy, 6th century BC. Painted terracotta. The Etruscans were a people who inhabited northern

Sarcophagus woman holds bust of husband, c100-c110. Funerary monument, of white marble. Held at British Museum

Detail of a Minoan sarcophagus from Crete
Detail of a Minoan sarcophagus from Ayia Triada on Crete. It depicts two priestesses pouring libations at an altar (note the double-axes) while a musician in female dress plays a seven-stringed lyre

Late Minoan sarcophagus, from Ierapetra on Crete

Detail of a Roman sarcophagus of a young man
Detail of a late Imperial Roman sarcophagus of a young man, at the National Archaological Museum in Rome

Portrait on the marble lid of a Roman sarcophagus, 1st century BC
Portrait on the marble lid of a Roman sarcophagus from the Via Laurentina in Rome, from in the National Museums collection in Rome, 1st century BC

Etruscan sarcophagus showing a battle scene, with a fury coming to take the soul of a dying man, from the British Museums collection

Etruscan sarcophagus with a statue of the deceased person on the lid

Etruscan sarcophagus of a couple, 6th century BC
Etruscan sarcophagus of a couple from Caere, 6th century BC

Depiction of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, on an early Roman Christian sarcophagus from the Vatican Museums collection in Rome

Frieze showing Roman soldiers fighting barbarians from a Roman sarcophagus

Detail of late Roman period Greek sarcophagus, showing Dionysiac revels. In the National Museum in Athens

Golden sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharoah Tutenkhamen, c1325 BC
Guardian figure on the Golden sarcophagus of the Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun, c1325 BC

Golden sarcophagus of the Pharoah Tutenkhamen, c1325 BC
Golden sarcophagus of the Pharoah Tutankhamun, c1325 BC

Wooden sarcophagus of Pa-Kush, priest of Amun? Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Battle scene on the foot of a sarcophagus, c300 BC. From the collection of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

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"Sarcophagi: Portals to Ancient Worlds and Timeless Tales" Step into the world of sarcophagi, where history comes alive through intricate carvings and captivating stories. From Napoleon I paying homage at the tomb of Frederick the Great in 1806 to mummies dicing their fate, these stone coffins hold secrets that transcend centuries. Travel to Konya, Turkey, where the Sultans' Tombs within the Mausoleum of Aleeddin Mosque stand as a testament to royal grandeur. Dating back to the 3rd century AD in ancient Rome, witness how these they were revered even during that era's antique age. Delve further into antiquity with discoveries from 7th-century BC Palestine and Jerusalem. Unearthed treasures like Al Bara Al-Kafr Archaeological site reveal glimpses into life during this ancient age. In Valletta, Malta lies the Grand Masters Crypt—a hauntingly beautiful resting place for noble knights who once protected their land. Marvel at its architectural splendor while contemplating their legacy. The Resurrection of Christ depicted on a painting from 1622 reminds us of sarcophagi's connection to faith and spirituality. These tombs not only preserve mortal remains but also symbolize hope for eternal life beyond death. Roman marble sarcophagus adorned with Dionysiac scenes takes us back to an era when gods and goddesses reigned supreme. The artistry displayed on this masterpiece transports us directly into Roman mythology itself. A married couple immortalized in a sarcophagus from around 240 AD gives insight into love and companionship cherished by ancient Romans. Their bond transcends time as we ponder what they shared together all those years ago. Lastly, Minoan Art presents The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus—painted with vibrant scenes that depict daily life in ancient Crete. This masterpiece serves as a window into a civilization long gone, yet forever preserved in stone.