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Jonah Cast Up
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After disobeying the Lord’s command to proclaim judgment on the city of Nineveh, the Old Testament prophet Jonah was cast into the sea and swallowed by a sea monster. He spent three days praying inside the beast before being cast ashore. Here, the beast spits Jonah out of its mouth.
| Artist / Maker | Anatolia, late Roman-early Christian |
|---|---|
| Date | 280–90 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Anatolia, late Roman-early Christian |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 41.5 x 36 x 18.5 cm (16 5/16 x 14 3/16 x 7 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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