Sculpture - Sarcophagus of Porphyry of S. Helena, A.D. 330
1866
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1866
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sculpture - Sarcophagus of Porphyry of S. Helena, A.D. 330 is a 1866 photographic by John Henry Parker, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a stone sarcophagus covered in detailed carvings of people and horses in action. The top has small figures lounging, while the sides are packed with soldiers on horseback and foot soldiers in armor. Below, there’s a lion statue and a carved plaque with writing. The sarcophagus looks old but was photographed in the 1860s, showing how people studied ancient art back then. The carvings mix movement and stillness in a way that feels both dramatic and precise. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects like this in person.
