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Apollo as a cithara player, Diana and a figure representing Victory: bas-relief on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Apollo as a cithara player, Diana and a figure representing Victory: bas-relief on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris
Apollo as a cithara player, Diana and a figure representing Victory: bas-relief on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:IV-III secc. a.C
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-022540-0000
Media ID 33118734
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Apollo Architrave Artemis Diana Divinity Greece Greek Art Greek Cithare Instrument Or Document Low Relief Music Nike Victory Non Christian Temple Vase Greco Roman
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing bas-relief on display at the renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The artwork depicted is titled "Apollo as a cithara player, Diana and a figure representing Victory" showcasing an exquisite Hellenistic Greek art piece from ancient civilization. Dating back to the 4th or 3rd century BC, this low relief sculpture showcases Apollo, the male divinity of music and arts, skillfully playing the Greek cithare instrument. Standing alongside him is Artemis Diana, the female goddess of hunting and wilderness. Completing this divine trio is a figure symbolizing Victory (Nike), adding an aura of triumph to the scene. The intricate details of this bas-relief are beautifully captured by Alinari's lens in this photograph taken in 1908. Every element within the composition exudes elegance and grace - from Apollo's flowing robes to Diana's poised stance. The architectural elements surrounding them hint at their presence within a temple or religious structure. Greek mythology comes alive through this work of art; it transports viewers into an era where gods and goddesses were revered figures shaping human existence. This photograph not only serves as documentation but also pays homage to Greece's rich cultural heritage. As one gazes upon this print, they can appreciate both its historical significance and artistic brilliance. It stands as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with ancient civilizations while reminding us that beauty transcends time. Alinari Fratelli has masterfully captured every nuance of this masterpiece through his lens, allowing us to admire its grandeur even if we cannot witness it firsthand at the Louvre Museum itself.
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