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See also: the basilica of blessed Paul within The Life of Pope Sylvester.




Base and capital of one of the columns of the principal nave of the Church of St. Paul outside the walls of Rome.
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Base and capital of another column from the same.
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Transverse section of the basilica of St. Paul, showing the great arch between the nave and transepts, which was called the triumphal arch in the primitive churches, because the Christians were accustomed to trace in mosaic on these arches the triumphs of Christ, even as the pagans adorned their triumphal arches with the victories of their emperors.



Plan of the basilica of St. Paul in its original state, in the fourth century, in the time of Constantine and his successors, Valentinian II, Theodosius, Arcadius, and Honorius.
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One of the arches of the nave, reposing on the right on a fine antique column, and on the left on a column of very inferior style and workmanship.
Column of fine proportion, with its capital and base, taken from the Mausoleum of Adrian.
Column of the rudest execution, at the time of the foundation or enlargement of the church in the fourth century.
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Interior view of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls of Rome, showing the wooden roof.
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1. One of the twenty-four antique columns of the Church of St. Paul outside the walls of Rome.
2. Another column from the same, executed at the time of foundation or enlargement of the church; it has much less elegance than the antique column, although of the same dimensions, and used with it.
3. This column is from one of the side arches of the same church, and has upon its base the name of Pope Siricius, who occupied the papal chair in the fourth century.
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Longitudinal section, showing the form of the ancient portico.
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