10 juin 250 - Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus
Description:
Date: 250 CE ~ 260 CEArtist: unkown
Medium: Marble
Location: National Roman Museum, Rome
Function:
- created to mark the grave of a rich, unidentified Roman
Form:
- crowed surface with figures piled on top of one anther
- figures lack individuality
- Roman army trounces bearded and defeated barbarians
- youthful Roman general appears center top with no weapons, and is the only Roman with no helmet indication that he is invincible and needs no protection
Comparison:
- Stele of Jammurabi
- last Judgment at Conques
- Sarcophaguses of the Spouses
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
10 juin 250
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 1775 ans
