When Greek originals couldn't be acquired, Roman patrons commissioned new sculptures to decorate their public buildings, private villas or sanctuaries to the gods. Room 23 displays …

Sep 23, 2024 · Statues of gods were placed in temples, public squares, and private homes, serving both religious and decorative purposes. Reliefs on altars and monuments depicted …

Sculptures of Roman gods. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

The Statue of Jupiter located in the Hermitage Museum is a colossal sculpture of the supreme ancient god Jupiter, created by an unknown Roman master at the end of the 1st century AD. …

Sep 26, 2024 · The representation of Roman deities in sculpture reveals much about the values and beliefs of ancient Roman society. Through the lens of art, we gain insight into how these …

Nov 8, 2024 · Statues and icons played an enduring role in Roman religious practices, serving as vital links between the divine and the human. They facilitated worship, fostered community …

From grand emperors to mythical gods, Roman sculptures are a window into the fascinating world of ancient art. Crafted with skill and precision, these sculptures tell stories of power, beauty, …

Feb 5, 2025 · CHICAGO—The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection, which will be on view March 15–June …

Juno was the powerful queen of the Roman gods, similar to the Greek goddess Hera. She was married to Jupiter, the king of the gods, and played a key role in Roman religion. Juno was …

Feb 13, 2025 · Many of the Roman gods were based on the Greek gods, but the differences went beyond mere name changes. Greek gods were much more tangible and represented human …

Found at the edge of the commune, it is now on display at a museum in Haguenau. Coins and other artefacts from the second and third centuries have also been found at the adjacent …

Feb 19, 2025 · Gold Roman Coins (Locations 8-11) Figure 5 shows four aurei from four emperors, each highlighting different monuments. The first (Figure 5a) was minted by Claudius in 41/42 …

Nov 22, 2024 · Roman sculptures frequently depicted a range of mythological themes, emphasizing the civilization’s connection to its gods and legendary narratives. Such themes …

1 day ago · According to Livy, a Roman historian writing around the time of Jesus’ birth, the Roman general Scipio Africanus, having returned victorious from the Second Punic War in 201 …

Betschdorf is a center of craft pottery manufacture, especially salt-glazed stoneware. The vicinity has been inhabited since neolithic times. In 1912, stelae dedicated to the Roman gods Mars …

4 days ago · A marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology, along with statue fragments of ancient Greek deities Eros, Aphrodite, ... The Aspendos …

1 day ago · Roman mythology is a rich tapestry of stories and beliefs that shaped the cultural and social fabric of ancient Rome. The gods and goddesses of the Romans were not just figures of …

3 days ago · Archaeologists unearth 1,700-year-old statue of Greek god's messenger ... The unique 12-mile-long Roman aqueduct is, however, probably the most important monument, …

Gundershoffen (German: Gundershofen) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. [3] Archaeological finds such as coins, pottery and statues from the …

Other sights include the 15th century former castle (Château vieux) and the adjacent 15th century Roman Catholic parish church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité with fine stained glass and …