Santa Maria Antiqua - Byzantine Frescoes

Byzantine Frescoes

The inside of the church is decorated with ancient frescoes in Byzantine style, dating back to Pope Martin I (649-655), Pope John VII (705-707), and Pope Zachary (741-752).

  • Sant'Abbaciro (Saint Cyrus)
  • Fresco in Santa Maria Antiqua
  • Detail: Angel of the Annunciation (565-578)

  • Crucifixion (741-752)

  • Crucifixion from Santa Maria Antiqua

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