Oldest Known Paintings of the Apostles found in Rome

Frescoes have been discovered in 4th century catacombs under Rome that include the earliest known paintings of the apostles. Get the whole story and the best pictures at CNN.

What is interesting is how consistent the iconography of the apostles has remained for 1700 years. St. Paul is balding and St. Peter is depicted with white hair and a beard. The technology used to uncover these frescoes is also impressive.