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.

The catacombs contains the best example of third-century art, the Greek Chapel, a square chamber with an arch which contains 3rd century frescoes interpreting Old and New Testaments scenes. 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.

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	Interior view 3rd century Photo Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Old Testament scene 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Three Babylonian Men Thrown into the Fiery Furnace 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Adoration of the Magi 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Interior view 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life (detail) 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life (detail) 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	The Good Shepherd around 200 Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	The Good Shepherd around 200 Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Interior view 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Interior view 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Coopers 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Virgin with a Prophet 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome
	Annunciation 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome