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Bas-relief depicting two Genie with an amphora. Sculpted work, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Bas-relief depicting two Genie with an amphora. Sculpted work, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Bas-relief depicting two Genie with an amphora. Sculpted work, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateranense Museum High Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:II sec. ca
Anderson
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Media ID 33144409
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Acanthus Amphora Animal Brier Flower Geomorphological Griffin Herbaceous Primary Elements Rock Water Wingroman Art Greco Roman Natural Elements And Phenomena Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing bas-relief from the Lateran Museum in Rome. The artwork, dating back to the 2nd century AD, depicts two majestic Genies standing proudly beside an exquisite amphora. Now housed in the Gregoriano Profano Museum within the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, this Roman sculpture is a testament to the rich history of European ancient civilization. The image showcases intricate details of male figures with muscular bodies, their nudity symbolizing strength and vulnerability simultaneously. A griffin, a mythical creature combining features of an eagle and a lion, accompanies each genie on either side. This fusion of human and animal elements reflects the influence of mythology on Roman art. Surrounding these central figures are delicate acanthus leaves intertwined with various herbaceous plants and flowers. The artist's attention to detail is evident as every vegetal element or composition adds depth and texture to this high relief masterpiece. The presence of an amphora signifies its importance as an object used for storing precious liquids such as wine or oil during ancient times. Its inclusion further emphasizes the significance placed on material possessions during that era. Photographed around 1890 by Anderson from Alinari, this print transports us back in time while showcasing the enduring beauty of Greco-Roman artistry. It serves as a reminder that even after centuries have passed since its creation, this bas-relief continues to captivate viewers with its timeless elegance.
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