Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs by Paul Koudounaris (a photo of a gold and jewel encrusted skeleton with a crown of golden leaves)

Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

by Paul Koudounaris Author

The "catacomb saints" (bejeweled Christian Martyr skeletons) brought to life through photography and analysis.

A Photographic representation of the Catholic Churches hidden possessions: The "Catacomb Saints." Once believed to be martyrs of the Christian faith, now questioned by the modern era. The jewel encrusted skeletons can be seen as a commentary on human's infatuation with death and a sobering challenge of the church's intent.