Christ seated

a. What is the date of this image?

b. How does this figure show classical influences?

c. Why is that important?

Answers will vary.

a. 350-375 CE (4 th C. CE).

b. This small figure is presented with the body of a Roman philosopher and the head of an Apollo-like youth yet garbed in the Roman toga.

c. The acquisition of Roman motifs is demonstrating the growing acceptance of this religion and acceptance among the ruling classes of Rome.