Collection of the Finest Churches of Rome and Its Suburbs, Volumes V-VI: Followed by a collection of mosaics from the early period presented with ... by historical and descriptive notes.

Collection of the Finest Churches of Rome and Its Suburbs (Volumes V–VI)60 Restored Plates Including 30 Detailed Engravings of Rome’s Most Iconic MosaicsConclude your journey through Rome’s sacred architecture with this restored 1889 edition by Giacomo Fontana.Volumes V–VI spotlight the monumental Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and Rome’s mosaic masterpieces.60 expertly restored plates, including architectural drawings and rare mosaic engravingsDocuments the reconstruction of Saint Paul’s Basilica after the 19th-century fire—featuring bronze doors, mosaic apse, and monumental candelabrumIncludes 30 engravings of Rome’s early Christian mosaics, covering multiple churches and lost decorative schemesPreserves detailed depictions of saints, biblical scenes, and symbolic ornament—many no longer visible todayEssential for art historians, architects, and liturgical scholars seeking visual records of Rome’s sacred legacyA rich and visually immersive finale to Fontana’s masterwork—celebrating Rome’s enduring legacy of sacred art, architecture, and restoration. Read more