Le Bon Pasteur (catacombes de Priscille)

This fresco from the Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome depicts the Good Shepherd, one of the earliest representations of Christ in Christian art. Dating from the early centuries AD, it shows a young shepherd carrying a sheep on his shoulders, symbolizing protection, salvation, and spiritual guidance. Created during a time of persecution, this image reflects a subtle and symbolic expression of Christian faith. It illustrates the gradual emergence of a distinct Christian art within the Roman Empire.