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Antinous, The Pio Clementino Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome
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Antinous, The Pio Clementino Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome
Antinous, The Pio Clementino Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, The Pio Clementino Museum Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.C.- IV sec. d.C
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-006494-0000
Media ID 33109841
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Antinous Aquatic Fruit Lotus Greco Roman Roman Art
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This print transports us to the Pio Clementino Museum in Vatican City, Rome, where we encounter the mesmerizing sculpture of Antinous. Taken around 1890 by Alinari, Fratelli, this image beautifully captures the essence of this ancient artwork. Antinous stands proudly as a symbol of Roman art and European civilization during the Imperial Period. Dressed in intricate Greco-Roman attire, his clothing reflects the fashion and style of that era. The attention to detail is remarkable; every fold and drapery seems to come alive through this photograph. As we delve deeper into the image, our gaze is drawn towards Antinous' mythical attributes. Holding a lotus flower delicately in his hand, he embodies an aquatic connection with nature. The presence of grapes further emphasizes his association with abundance and fertility. The composition itself exudes a sense of timelessness - an eternal moment frozen within history. We are reminded that this artwork dates back to the 1st century BC until the 4th century AD - an impressive span that speaks volumes about its enduring significance. Alinari's skillful photography allows us to appreciate not only Antinous' physical beauty but also his mythological symbolism. This print serves as a window into ancient civilizations and their artistic expressions. As we contemplate this masterpiece captured by Alinari's lens, let us marvel at how it effortlessly bridges centuries together - connecting us with our past while inspiring future generations to explore and cherish our rich cultural heritage.
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