Relief from a Sarcophagus

This relief may have come from the top or side of a freestanding sarcophagus, or stone coffin. Such tombs were popular in and around Naples during the 1350s. They often included saints, typically the patron saints of the deceased, within medallions. Here St James appears on the left and St John the Baptist on the right.   This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email [e-mail] to find out how you can help.