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A winged Victory, soldier and trophy
Winged Victory making a trophy with a horned helmet above a tree trunk with young soldier crowned with leaves and wearing military garb that could be Greek or Roman. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1790
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Antichità Antiquities Ercolano Fresco Garb Herculaneum Horned Piroli Shield Spear Tommaso Trophy Trunk Victory Winged
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This image, a copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli titled 'Winged Victory making a trophy with a horned helmet above a tree trunk,' transports us back in time to the classical world of ancient Greece or Rome. The central figure is the goddess of victory, Winged Victory, depicted with outstretched wings, a triumphant smile, and a crown of laurel leaves on her head. She is in the act of placing a horned helmet, adorned with feathers and a crest, atop a tree trunk, transforming it into a trophy. Beside her stands a young soldier, crowned with leaves and dressed in military garb, his shield and spear at his side. The scene exudes an air of victory and triumph, a testament to the bravery and strength of the ancient warriors. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the soldier's cloak to the delicate feathers on the goddess's wings, are a testament to Piroli's masterful skill as an engraver. This image is taken from Piroli's renowned work, 'Antiquities of Herculaneum' (Antichità di Ercolano), published in Rome in 1790. The work was a compilation of classical frescoes discovered during the excavation of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. This engraving, with its rich historical significance and artistic merit, continues to captivate viewers and scholars alike, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and beauty of the classical world.
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