# Old Testament scene [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [EARLY CHRISTIAN PAINTER, Italian]() - Date: 0201-0250 - Technique: Fresco ## Commentary The Catacombs of Priscilla on the Via Salaria in Rome are situated in a quarry that during Roman time was used for burials. Some of the walls and ceilings in the catacombs display fine decorations illustrating Biblical scenes. They contain many wall paintings representing saints and early Christian symbols. Particularly notable is the "Greek Chapel" \(Cappella Greca\), a square chamber with an arch which contains 2nd and 3rd century frescoes generally interpreted to be Old and New Testament scenes. The picture shows the scene depicting Susanna accused by the old men, and praying before Daniel. ## Related artworks - [Adam and Eve]() - [Adoration of the Magi]() - [Annunciation]() - [Bust of a Woman]() - [Bust of a Woman]() - [Ceiling decoration \(detail\)]() - [Ceiling decoration \(detail\)]() - [Ceiling decoration \(detail\)]() - [Ceiling decoration \(detail\)]() - [Ceiling decoration]() - [Ceiling decoration]() - [Ceiling decoration]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()