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Frieze with a grape harvest scene. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Frieze with a grape harvest scene. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Frieze with a grape harvest scene. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Frieze Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. d.C
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Media ID 33146422
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Brierroman Art Farming And Country Life Fire Grape Harvest Leaf Primary Elements Shrub Vine Natural Elements And Phenomena Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of Roman art, specifically a frieze depicting a grape harvest scene. Originally housed in the Lateran Museum in Rome, this artwork now finds its home in the Gregoriano Profano Museum within the Vatican Museums complex in Vatican City. Dating back to the 1st century AD, this ancient masterpiece offers us a glimpse into farming and country life during that time period. The image captures the essence of fire as one of the primary elements intertwined with natural phenomena. It portrays male figures engaged in harvesting grapes while being surrounded by lush vegetation, including vines and shrubs adorned with vibrant leaves. The composition skillfully combines various vegetal elements to create an intricate tapestry that is both visually striking and culturally significant. The presence of briers adds depth to the scene, symbolizing nature's resilience amidst human intervention. Photographed around 1890, this print not only preserves an exquisite moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to Europe's rich artistic heritage and ancient civilization. Anderson's lens has immortalized this extraordinary artwork for generations to come. As we admire this photograph, let us appreciate not just its aesthetic beauty but also its historical value. It reminds us of our connection to those who came before us and their profound appreciation for nature's bounty – embodied here by the grape harvest – which sustains both body and spirit throughout centuries past and present.
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