Sarcófago de Alcaudete - Alcaudete

Sarcófago de Alcaudete - Alcaudete

Sarcófago de Alcaudete
The sarcophagus dates from the fifth century and is preserved in Room 8 of the National Archaeological Museum. It was located in Alcaudete in 1884, forming part of a stable manger, and came from the old Christian towns or temples of Alcaudete. Opinions differ about its style and chronology, but almost all agree that the sarcophagus is inspired by oriental art, perhaps Byzantine; but it is certainly a provincial workshop, given its artistic rusticity. Its exact dating is equally divisive, with experts placing its construction somewhere between the fifth and sixth centuries. Three scenes are presented in the relief; the resurrection of Lazarus, the fight between David and Goliath and Daniel in the lion’s den.