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Ancient Egyptian and other heads
Egyptian head from the Kircherian Museum 1, and other heads from the Borgiano Museum in Velletri 2, 3. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes Religious, Civil and Military of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans, Franzetti, Rome, 1802
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Civilization Egyptians Etruscans Gaping Greeks Heads Lorenzo Mask Mouth Pietro Plates Rocceggiani Romans Ruga Wreath
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1. Title: "Ancient Heads: A Comparative Study of Egyptian and Classical Civilizations" This image features a collection of ancient heads, with the central figure being an Egyptian head from the Kircherian Museum in Rome, accompanied by two additional heads from the Borgiano Museum in Velletri. The heads are depicted in a copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga, based on an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his comprehensive work, "100 Plates of Costumes Religious, Civil and Military of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans," published in Rome in 1802. The Egyptian head, adorned with a wreath and a gaping mouth, showcases the distinctive features of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The intricate details of the headdress and the expressive, open-mouthed expression convey the rich cultural heritage and artistic mastery of this classical civilization. The two heads from the Borgiano Museum represent the Etruscan and Greek civilizations. The Etruscan head, with its elaborate hairstyle and closed eyes, reflects the mysterious and enigmatic nature of this ancient Italian civilization. The Greek head, with its serene expression and classical features, embodies the ideals of beauty and harmony that characterized the Greek civilization. The copperplate engraving technique, a popular method of printmaking during the 18th and 19th centuries, allows for intricate detail and precise lines, making it an ideal medium for capturing the intricacies of these ancient artifacts. The image serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the classical civilizations of Egypt, Etruria, Greece, and Rome, and their lasting impact on Western art and culture.
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