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View of the "Sassi di Matera" with rock-cut churches

Iconostasis epistyle

View of the old town of Matera

View of the old town of Matera

Exterior of the Romanesque cathedral of Matera

Iconostasis epistyle, four colonettes, slab, door lintel, chancel slabs

Epistyle

Detail of the Romanesque portal of the Cathedral of Matera

Facade of the Romanesque church of St. John

Marble sarcophagus with kline portrait of a woman and figures of Greek gods and heroes

Marble sarcophagus with kline portrait of a woman and figures of Greek gods and heroes

Left side of the sarcophagus of St. Ambrose showing a Nativity scene under the tympanum and a few scenes from the Old Testament: the Capture of Elijah by the Chariot of Fire, the Moses, Noah, Adam and Eve.

Right side of the sarcophagus of St. Ambrose. Under the tympanum there ιs an apocalyptic cross. The lower part depicts the Sacrifice of Isaac.

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, wall mosaic decoration, east cross branch: major lunette, window intrados (right). The decorative motif is composed of tangent juxtaposed bells.

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, wall mosaic decoration, east cross branch: major lunette, window intrados (left). The decorative motif is composed by tangent juxtaposed bells.

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, wall mosaic decoration, east cross branch, major lunette: shell coverture.

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, wall mosaic decoration, east cross branch, lunette: Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Paul is holding a scroll, Saint Peter is holding the key of paradise; on base area two doves are standing and drinking from a vase.

Back side of the sarcophagus of St. Ambrose. In the upper part the owners are portayed in a clipeus, while the lower part depicts a young Christ among the Apostles teaching the Gospel.

Front side of the sarcophagus of St. Ambrose with the representation of Christ and the Apostles. In the centre, there is a scene of Traditio Legis.

Front side of the sarcophagus of St. Ambrose with the representation of Christ and the Apostles. In the centre, there is a scene of Traditio Legis.