Poster Print : Head of an statue of Aphrodite. Ca. 300-290 BC
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Head of an statue of Aphrodite. Ca. 300-290 BC
Head of an statue of the Aphrodite goddess. Ca. 300-290 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany
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300bc Aphrodite Curly Deity Glyptothek Goddess Munich Mythological Romans Younger Myth
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of ancient Greece into your home with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the intricately detailed Head of an Statue of Aphrodite, dating back to approximately 300-290 BC. Discovered in Munich's renowned Glyptothek, this masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture now adorns your walls as a stunning tribute to the goddess of love and beauty. Add a touch of history and culture to any room with our high-quality poster prints.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.2cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite head, believed to be from a statue of the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, dates back to around 300-290 BC. Discovered and now proudly displayed at the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, Germany, this masterpiece of Hellenistic art showcases the captivating beauty and youthful allure of the goddess of love and fertility. The intricately carved curls of Aphrodite's voluminous hair cascade down her shoulders, framing her delicate features and expressive face. Her eyes, closed in a serene and contemplative gaze, convey a sense of tranquility and inner peace. The subtle details of her nose, lips, and ears add to the lifelike quality of the sculpture, making it easy to imagine the goddess herself standing before us. The Hellenistic period, which spanned from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC, was characterized by a renewed interest in Greek art and culture. This head of Aphrodite is a testament to the artistic achievements of this era, demonstrating the skill and mastery of the ancient Greek sculptors. The goddess Aphrodite was revered not only as a deity of love and beauty but also as a protector of seafarers and sailors. Her image was often depicted holding a mirror or a conch shell, symbols of her vanity and association with the sea. This head, however, captures a more introspective and contemplative side of the goddess, inviting us to ponder the depths of her mythological persona and the enduring power of ancient art.
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