Frescoe of baptism of Christ, note steps leading down into the water of baptism.

The steps leading down into the pool for baptism. Water levels have stayed the same for centuries. Here we have John the Baptist baptizing Christ. The image is especially important insofar as both stand shin deep in water.

Note fresco of baptism reflected in the water. (Also shown in CAT0040)

Fresco of three saints, one with royal crown.

Stone coffin & loculi.

The decaying tufa surrounding loculi on left.

Fresco of Head of Christ.

Zinobelle points to falling tufa of ceiling.

Sr. Zinobelle & John G. Bruggink at the entrance to the catacombs of S. Pontianus.

Baptistry with fresco of the Baptism of Christ; note loculi above fresco. (Also see CAT0040)