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Relief depicting Venus, Diana and Victory, Villa Albani Museum, Rome
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Relief depicting Venus, Diana and Victory, Villa Albani Museum, Rome
Relief depicting Venus, Diana and Victory, Villa Albani Museum, Rome Rome Villa Albani Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I-II sec. d.C
Anderson
ADA-F-005100-0000
Media ID 33143140
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Aphrodite Venus Artemis Diana Divinity Non Christian Temple Victory Abstract Concept And Symbol Concept Or Subject Expressed Greco Roman
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This print showcases a remarkable relief from the Villa Albani Museum in Rome. Dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD, this low relief artwork depicts three powerful and revered figures - Venus, Diana, and Victory. The composition of this bas-relief is truly awe-inspiring. The intricate details and delicate craftsmanship bring these mythological goddesses to life. Standing tall within an architectural structure reminiscent of a temple, they exude divinity and grace. Venus, also known as Aphrodite in Greco-Roman mythology, represents love, beauty, and desire. Her ethereal presence radiates sensuality as she stands at the center of the relief. On her left side stands Diana (or Artemis), the goddess associated with hunting and nature. With her bow in hand, she embodies strength and independence. Completing this divine trio is Victory (Nike), symbolizing triumph and success. Positioned on Venus' right side, she holds out a laurel wreath – an emblematic gesture celebrating victory over adversity. This photograph captures not only the artistic mastery but also serves as a window into ancient civilization's beliefs and values. It offers us insight into non-Christian religious practices prevalent during that time in Europe. As we admire this relic from antiquity through Anderson's lens circa 1890s, we are reminded of how art transcends time itself – connecting us to our past while inspiring our present imagination. This image invites contemplation on concepts such as allegory abstract symbolism intertwined with mythology; it evokes curiosity about female deities' significance within ancient cultures. Let us embrace this visual treasure from Rome's Villa Albani Museum for its historical richness while marveling at its enduring allure even after centuries have passed by.
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