# Sarcophagus of Leocadio \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [EARLY CHRISTIAN SCULPTOR, Catalan](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-sculptor-catalan-red04eac65d4f0f>)
- Date: 0301-0350
- Technique: Stone

## Commentary

The detail from the Sarcophagus of Leocadio represents the sacrifice of Abraham. In the relief the hand of God comes from beneath the clouds, stopping the dagger. The sarcophagus was probably imported from Carthage.

## Related artworks

- [Panel of a sarcophagus](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-sculptor-catalan-red04eac65d4f0f/panel-of-a-sarcophagus-r4ee75b0b90490e>)
- [Panel of a sarcophagus](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-sculptor-catalan-red04eac65d4f0f/panel-of-a-sarcophagus-rc0e169c02923be>)
- [Panel of a sarcophagus](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-sculptor-catalan-red04eac65d4f0f/panel-of-a-sarcophagus-rc2dadeb7c8297b>)
- [Sarcophagus of Leocadio \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-sculptor-catalan-red04eac65d4f0f/sarcophagus-of-leocadio-detail-re9209bbeb5550a>)
- [Sarcophagus of the Prayers \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-sculptor-catalan-red04eac65d4f0f/sarcophagus-of-the-prayers-detail-rcfebe0343b4da7>)

## Attribution

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