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Panathenaic amphora preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City
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Panathenaic amphora preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City
Panathenaic amphora preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Amphora Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1942 ca.. Date of Artwork:550-500 a.C
Anderson
ADA-F-042044-0000
Media ID 33150233
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Armed Forces And Military Life Armor Arms Birds Greece Greek Art Lance Military Equipment Rooster Shield Spear Find Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing a remarkable piece of ancient history. The image features a Panathenaic amphora, meticulously preserved within the Gregorian Etruscan Museum in Vatican City. The amphora itself is an exquisite example of Archaic Greek art, dating back to 550-500 BC. Its intricate design and craftsmanship speak volumes about the advanced skills possessed by ancient civilizations. Adorned with delicate depictions of roosters, birds, and other vertebrates, this artifact offers us a glimpse into the rich biodiversity that once thrived in Greece. Surrounded by various military elements such as lances, shields, spears, and armor, the amphora hints at its significance in armed forces and military life during that era. It serves as a testament to the importance placed on defense and protection during ancient times. The photograph also highlights architectural details present within the museum's surroundings. Columns and building elements provide a majestic backdrop for this archaeological treasure. Additionally, vegetal compositions featuring palm leaves add an organic touch to this otherwise man-made scene. Captured around 1942 by Anderson from Alinari Studios, this print not only showcases exceptional photography but also preserves an invaluable slice of human civilization's past. As we gaze upon it today with awe and admiration for our ancestors' artistic prowess and cultural heritage; let us remember their contributions to shaping our world today.
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