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The so-called Sarcophagus of Stilicho is a marble Early Christian sarcophagus used since before the 10th-century as the base for the pulpit of the church of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, Italy. It appears to have been made between 387 and 390, two decades before the namesake general Stilicho 's death, [1] and is thus likely not associated with him.
Unknown, possibly the Sarcophagus of Stilicho: Office: Consul (400, 405) Children: 3: Military career: Allegiance: Western Roman Empire: Years of service: 382–408: Rank: Comes et magister utriusque militiae: Battles: Battle of the Frigidus (394) Gothic War (395–398) Gildonic War (398) Pictish War (398) Siege of Asti (402) Battle of ...
The so-called Sarcophagus of Stilicho is a marble Early Christian sarcophagus used since before the 10th-century as the base for the pulpit of the church of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, Italy. It appears to have been made between 387 and 390, two decades before the namesake general Stilicho's death, and is thus likely not associated with him.
Detail of the central panel of the Sarcophagus of Stilicho, Basilica of Saint Ambrose, Milan. Early Christian sarcophagi are those Ancient Roman sarcophagi carrying inscriptions or carving relating them to early Christianity. They were produced from the late 3rd century through to the 5th century.
Jan 22, 2021 · Flavius Stilicho (365-408 CE) was a Roman army commander, who rose in the ranks under the reign of Roman emperor Theodosius I (r. 378-395 CE) and eventually became the regent to his son Honorius (r. 395-423 CE). Stilicho fought with distinction in many military campaigns from Illyricum to Britain, however, his most famous opponent was Alaric ...
- Donald L. Wasson
The sarcophagus as a whole has been dated to 387-390, but this half-roundel and a companion piece to its right are quite different in style from the sculpture below and could conceivably be older. View this image in full resolution . Read more about images of Adam and Eve .
The birth of Christ is traditionally called the “Nativity,” from the Latin word for “born,” and one of its earliest representations is found on the tomb of an Ancient Roman general in Milan: Birth of Jesus detail on Sarcophagus of Stilicho, 4th century, Sant’Ambrogio Basilica, Milan — Photo by Giovanni Dall.
