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Bas-relief depicting a Genie with a Griffon. Sculpted work, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Bas-relief depicting a Genie with a Griffon. Sculpted work, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Bas-relief depicting a Genie with a Griffon. 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 33144407
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Acanthus Amphora Animal Brier Flower Griffin Herbaceous Horn Primary Elements Water Wingroman Art Greco Roman Natural Elements And Phenomena Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing bas-relief sculpture depicting a Genie with a Griffon. The sculpted work, originally housed in the Lateran Museum in Rome, can now be found in the Gregoriano Profano Museum within the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. Dating back to the 2nd century AD, this high relief Roman artwork showcases the artistic mastery of ancient civilizations. The image showcases intricate details of both human and animal forms, highlighting their harmonious coexistence. The male Genie is depicted nude, showcasing his muscular physique while gracefully intertwining with the mythical creature known as a Griffon. The composition incorporates various elements from nature and mythology. Acanthus leaves adorn the scene, symbolizing growth and fertility. Delicate flowers and vegetation add an ethereal touch to this masterpiece. An amphora stands prominently beside them, representing civilization's progress through time. The presence of a horn suggests power or authority while wings allude to freedom or transcendence. This amalgamation of symbols creates an intriguing narrative that invites viewers into a world where humans interact seamlessly with fantastical creatures. Photographed around 1890 by Anderson from Alinari, this print allows us to appreciate not only the craftsmanship but also serves as a testament to our ongoing fascination with Greco-Roman art throughout history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece frozen in time, we are reminded of how art has transcended centuries and continues to inspire awe today. It serves as a reminder that beauty knows no boundaries – whether it be geographical or temporal – leaving us captivated by its enduring allure.
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