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Aesculapius. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Aesculapius. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Aesculapius. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. d. C
Anderson
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Media ID 33146489
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Aesculapius Animal Divinity Draperyroman Art Reptiles Snake Trunk Abstract Concept And Symbol Greco Roman Type Of Representation Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print captures the magnificent statue of Aesculapius, a prominent figure in Roman mythology and ancient civilization. Originally housed in the Lateran Museum in Rome, it now finds its home in the Gregoriano Profano Museum within the Vatican Museums complex. Dating back to the 1st century AD, this remarkable artwork showcases Aesculapius as a male figure with a strikingly muscular and nude human body. The artist skillfully incorporates various elements into this representation, including an intriguing snake that coils around his arm. Symbolizing healing and rebirth, this serpent serves as an allegory for Aesculapius' divine powers. The photograph beautifully captures not only the intricate details of this sculpture but also its larger context within Roman art and European ancient civilization. It offers viewers a glimpse into a bygone era when Greco-Roman influences shaped artistic expression across Europe. In addition to highlighting Aesculapius himself, the image reveals other fascinating aspects such as drapery adorning parts of his body and vegetal elements surrounding him. These additional components add depth to our understanding of how nature was intertwined with divinity during that time period. Anderson's masterful photography transports us back to the early 20th century when this snapshot was taken (circa 1920-1930). Through his lens, we are able to appreciate both the timeless beauty of this artwork and its historical significance within Roman culture. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from Alinari, let us marvel at how art has always been instrumental in preserving our collective heritage while simultaneously inspiring new generations to explore their own creativity.
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