Tim Evanson

Jonah swallowed by the sea creature

    A fourth century figurine depicting Jonah being swallowed by the sea creature.  The story, told in the short Old Testament Book of Jonah, was understood by Christians as a foreshadowing of the death and resurrection after three days of Christ.

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    Cleveland Museum of Art
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