Left End Of The Narthex Of The Basilica Of Santa Maria In Trastevere Stock Photo

Pictured is the left end of the narthex of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. A narthex is an antechamber at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing. On the wall is a large collection of pagan and early Christian inscriptions 3rd century, and some fragments of 9th century sculpture as well as medieval frescoes. A sarcophagus with a relief of a lion is on the right side. To the left another sarcophagus and above a medieval fresco of the Annunciation.