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Orestes consulting the oracle of Apollo at Delphi (marble)
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Orestes consulting the oracle of Apollo at Delphi (marble)
LRI662321 Orestes consulting the oracle of Apollo at Delphi (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); 91.5x75.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; out of copyright
Media ID 22615318
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Apollo Cauldron Consultation Consulting Delphi Delphic Fortune Herculaneum Mount Muscular Oracle Orestes Parnassus Plinth Podium Prediction Priestess Prophecies Prophecy Revered Reverence Pythia Serpent Snakes Symbolic
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In this photo print, we are transported back to ancient Greece as we witness Orestes consulting the oracle of Apollo at Delphi. This exquisite marble relief, created by a Roman artist in the 1st century AD, measures an impressive 91.5x75.5 cm and is currently housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, Italy. The scene depicts a revered priestess standing before a symbolic cauldron while engaged in consultation with the renowned Oracle of Delphi. The female figure exudes an air of mystique and wisdom as she seeks guidance from Apollo's prophetic powers. Surrounded by serpents - symbols of both danger and divine knowledge - this mythological moment captures the essence of ancient Greek belief systems. Orestes himself stands nearby on a muscular plinth, his nude form representing vulnerability and raw human emotion. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we can almost feel ourselves being transported to Mount Parnassus where the Oracle resided. The intricate details and skillful craftsmanship bring forth a sense of reverence for antiquity that is truly awe-inspiring. Luisa Ricciarini's masterful capture ensures that this extraordinary piece remains accessible to all who appreciate art history. Through her lens, we are granted a glimpse into an era long past – one filled with mythical prophecies, ritualistic consultations, and timeless tales woven within stone.
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