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Glyptothek Collection

The Glyptothek, located in Munich, Germany, is a treasure trove of ancient art and sculptures

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of

Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of
Ares, the god of war. Roman equivalent : Mars. Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glytothek. Munich

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Drunken old woman. Roman sculpture after original of about 2

Drunken old woman. Roman sculpture after original of about 200 BC. The woman clasps a wine jug. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Menander (ca. 342-ca. 292 BC). Portrait

Menander (ca. 342-ca. 292 BC). Portrait
Menander (ca.342-ca.292 BC). Greek dramatist, representative of the athenian New Comedy. Roman copy of a Greek original. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Love me or leave me (from the series 'Boy meets girl')

Love me or leave me (from the series "Boy meets girl")
Dieter Matthes

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Glyptothek and State Collections of Antiquities Museum

Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Glyptothek and State Collections of Antiquities Museum

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: 3rd Century AD Century 240 Ancient Age Rome Antique

3rd Century AD Century 240 Ancient Age Rome Antique
3rd, Century, AD, century, 240, ancient, age, Rome, antique, antiquity, Art, dead, deceased, Europe, funerary, Germany, Glyptothek, hybrid, sea, creatures, munich, portrait, relief, reliefs, Roman

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Greek art. Grave relief of Mnesarete. About 380 BC. Glyptoth

Greek art. Grave relief of Mnesarete. About 380 BC. Glyptoth
Greek art. Grave relief of Mnesarete. About 380 BC. The dead woman is seated in front of a sorrowing girl. The name is recorded on the pediment Mnesarete (daughter) of Socrates. Glyptothek. Munich

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Hermes Fastening his Sandal, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich

Hermes Fastening his Sandal, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b / w photo)
5999056 Hermes Fastening his Sandal, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Barberini faun, ancient Greek or Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich

Barberini faun, ancient Greek or Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b / w photo)
5999047 Barberini faun, ancient Greek or Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Munich (engraving)

Munich (engraving)
3655697 Munich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Munich. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Interior of the Glyptothek, Munich (engraving)

Interior of the Glyptothek, Munich (engraving)
5213149 Interior of the Glyptothek, Munich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Glyptothek, Munich, M Leo Von Klenze, Architect)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Munchen / Munich: Glyptothek (photo)

Munchen / Munich: Glyptothek (photo)
6019393 Munchen/Munich: Glyptothek (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glyptothek)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Apollo Barberini, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich

Apollo Barberini, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b / w photo)
5999058 Apollo Barberini, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Silenus with the Child Dionysus, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich

Silenus with the Child Dionysus, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich
5999051 Silenus with the Child Dionysus, ancient Roman sculpture in the collection of the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Hall of the Romans, Glyptothek, Munich, Germany, 1898. Creator: Underwood & Underwood

Hall of the Romans, Glyptothek, Munich, Germany, 1898. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
Hall of the Romans, Glyptothek, Munich, Germany, 1898. The Glyptothek is a museum which was commissioned by the Bavarian King Ludwig I to house his collection of Greek and Roman sculptures

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: The Glyptothek, Munich, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons

The Glyptothek, Munich, Germany, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
The Glyptothek, Munich, Germany, c1900s. The Glyptothek is a museum which was commissioned by the Bavarian King Ludwig I to house his collection of Greek and Roman sculptures

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Hellenistic relief of a sacrifice

Hellenistic relief of a sacrifice at a rustic shrine of a god or hero and his consort, from the Munich Glypotek Museums collection

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Bust of the Roman republican general Marius, 2nd century

Bust of the Roman republican general Marius, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman republican general Gaius Marius (157 BC - January 13, 86 BC), from the Glypotech in Munich, 2nd century

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Bust of the Roman dictator Sulla, 1st century

Bust of the Roman dictator Sulla, 1st century
Bust of the Roman dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla (c. 138 BC - 78 BC), from the Glypotech in Munich, 1st century

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Bust of Marius, 2nd century

Bust of Marius, 2nd century
Bust of Marius (157-86 BC), a Roman republican general during the civil war period, from the Munich Glypotek, 2nd century

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Bust of Sulla

Bust of Sulla
Bust of Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78 BC), a republican dictator of Rome, from the Munich Glypotek

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Statue of a military commander. 1st century BC

Statue of a military commander. 1st century BC
Roman art. Statue of a military commander. 1st century BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Dionysus Bevilacqua. Roman sculpture after Greek originals o

Dionysus Bevilacqua. Roman sculpture after Greek originals of the 4th century BC, previously in the Bevilacqua Collection (Verona). Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Emperor Septemus Severus (193-211 AD). Bust

Emperor Septemus Severus (193-211 AD). Bust
Septimius Severus (145-211), also known as Severus. Roman Emperor from 193-211. Born in Leptis Manga, province of Africa. Dynasty, Severan

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman Emperor. Bust

Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman Emperor. Bust
Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. Bust. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Roman mosaic

Roman mosaic with a cube pattern giving a three dimensional effect. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Artemis. Sculpture. 1st century AD. Roman work after Greek o

Artemis. Sculpture. 1st century AD. Roman work after Greek o
Artemis. Goddes of the Hunt. Daughter of Zeus and sister of Apollo. Roman equivalent is Diana. Sculpture. 1st century AD. Roman work after Greek originals. A richly decorated diadem. Glyptothek

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Muse. The Roman sculpture after an original of about 130 BC

Muse. The Roman sculpture after an original of about 130 BC was restored by Bertel Thorvaldsen. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. Ancient Rome

Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. Ancient Rome
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each other also appear in the side panels. He as a Greek orator, she as a muse, a cultural ideal. Glyptothek

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Floor mosaic. About 200 AD. Aion, god of Eternity, surrounde

Floor mosaic. About 200 AD. Aion, god of Eternity, surrounde
Floor mosaic. About 200 AD From a Roman villa near Sentium (Sassferrato) in the Marches. Aion, god of Eternity, surrounded by a zodiac wheel, the seated earth mother Tellus

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Sulla. Head from the statue of a man. About 20 BC

Sulla. Head from the statue of a man. About 20 BC
Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138 BC-78 BC). known commonly as Sulla, was a Roman general and statesman. He had the distinction of holding the office of consul twice, as well as that of dictator

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Alexander Schwarzenberg. Head

Alexander Schwarzenberg. Head
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). King of Macedon. Alexander Schwarzenberg. Roman copy after an greek original by Lissipos, 330 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Head of Ares, god of war. Roman sculpture

Head of Ares, god of war. Roman sculpture after an original of 330 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Bust of Athena. Roman sculpture after original of about 420

Bust of Athena. Roman sculpture after original of about 420
Athena. Goddess of wisdom, courage, law and justice. (Roman equivalent: Minerva). Bust of Athena. Roman sculpture after original of about 420 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Head of Asclepius. Roman sculpture after original of about 4

Head of Asclepius. Roman sculpture after original of about 4
Greek Art. Head from a statue of Asclepius, the god of healing. Roman sculpture after original of about 420 BC. Glyptotek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Statue of a Silenus. Roman sculpture after a model of about

Statue of a Silenus. Roman sculpture after a model of about
Greek art. Niche. Statue of a Silenus (old satyr). Roman sculpture after a model of about 330 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany. Europe

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Barberini Faun. A sleeping satyr. About 220 BC. Greek baroq

Barberini Faun. A sleeping satyr. About 220 BC. Greek baroq
Greek art. Barberini Faun. A sleeping satyr. About 220 BC. Probably stood in a sanctuary of Dionysus and was later brought to gardens on the banks of the Tiber. Greek baroque. Roman copy. Glyptothek

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Marriage of Dionysus and Ad

Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Marriage of Dionysus and Adriadne. Detail Adriane in the carriage. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Trajan (53 AD-117 AD). Roman Emperor. Bust

Trajan (53 AD-117 AD). Roman Emperor. Bust
Trajan (53 AD-117 AD). Was Roman Emperor from 98 AD until his death. Bust shows him with the civic crown, sword belt and aegis (a divine weapon). Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Nero (37 A?i? 68). Was Roman Emperor from 54 to 68. Bust

Nero (37 A?i? 68). Was Roman Emperor from 54 to 68. Bust
Nero (37 A?i? 68). Was Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero was adopted by his great uncle Claudius. Bust. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Sculpture. The ancient torso (Artemis statue). Was restored

Sculpture. The ancient torso (Artemis statue). Was restored
Artemis. Goddes of the Hunt. Daughter of Zeus and sister of Apollo. Roman equivalent is Diana. The ancient torso (roman sculpture after an Artemis statue of the 4th century BC)

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus. Wedding of Poseidon and Amphi

Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus. Wedding of Poseidon and Amphi
Roman Art. Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus or A?u?Statue Base of Marcus AntoniusA?u?, relief freize of a monumental statue group base

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Sculpture of Paris as an archer. 19th century reconstruction

Sculpture of Paris as an archer. 19th century reconstruction
Reconstruction of the West Pediment of Temple of Aphaia. Paris with the phrygian cap, depicted as an archer. Color. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Model of the Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece

Model of the Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece
Model of the Temple of Aphaia. 6th-5th centuries BC. Aegina Island, Greece. Wood. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: 19th century reconstruction of the Aegina West Pediment. Tem

19th century reconstruction of the Aegina West Pediment. Tem
Aegina West Pediment. Sanctuary of Aphaia, Aegina Island, Greece. Reconstruction by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1884). 19th century. Athena and warriors. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Eirene, goodess of Peace and, as mother of Pluto, of Prospe

Eirene, goodess of Peace and, as mother of Pluto, of Prospe
Greek art. Eirene, goodess of Peace and, as mother of Pluto, of Prosperity. Roman sculpture after an original of 370 BC, which stood in the market place of Athens. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Head of greek philosopher Plato

Head of greek philosopher Plato
Plato (428-348 BC). Greek philosopher. Head. Roman copy. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageGlyptothek Collection: Detail of a head of the statue of a goddess. Roman copy

Detail of a head of the statue of a goddess. Roman copy
Detail of a head of the statue of a goddess, probably Aphrodite. Roman copy of a greek original of the 3rd century BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany



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The Glyptothek, located in Munich, Germany, is a treasure trove of ancient art and sculptures. Step into the world of Roman and Greek antiquities as you explore this magnificent museum. Marvel at the Head of a statue of Ares, a Roman sculpture that replicates an original piece from ancient times. The intricate details on this masterpiece will transport you back to the era when gods and goddesses ruled supreme. Next, encounter the Drunken old woman sculpture, another Roman replica that dates back approximately 2 centuries ago. This artwork captures the essence of human emotions and showcases the skillful craftsmanship of its creator. As you continue your journey through time, come face to face with Menander himself through his portrait. This renowned playwright's likeness has been preserved for centuries, allowing us to connect with one of history's greatest literary minds. Travel further into Ancient Rome with artifacts like Funerary stele of Hiras, son of Nicanor from the 2nd century BC. This solemn memorial offers insight into how Romans honored their loved ones in death. Greek art enthusiasts will be captivated by Grave relief of Mnesarete dating back to around 380 BC. Its delicate carvings tell a story about life and death in ancient Greece while showcasing the artistic prowess prevalent during that period. A striking Statue of a military commander from the 1st century BC stands tall within these walls. It serves as a reminder of Rome's military might and pays homage to those who fought valiantly for their empire. Dionysus Bevilacqua adds another layer to this collection with his Roman sculptures inspired by Greek originals. His work exemplifies how art transcends borders and continues to inspire generations even today. Emperor Septemus Severus' bust takes center stage among other imperial figures like Marcus Aurelius'. These lifelike representations allow us glimpses into their reigns and offer insights into the power dynamics of ancient Rome.