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Pergamon Altar. Detail. Gigantomachy. Triton. Pergamon Museu
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. Gigantomachy. West frieze. Left to right: Amphitrite and his son Triton fighting the giants. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
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Acropolis Altar Amphitrite Berlin Broken Colonnade Colossal Eumenes Fight Fishtail Frieze Giant Giants Gigantomachy Goddess Gods Hellenistic Limestone Lion Marble Minor Mythical Mythological Mythology Olympian Pergamon Pergamum Placard Soter Myth
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the ancient world into your modern home with our stunning Pergamon Altar Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite detail from the Pergamon Museum's Pergamon Altar showcases the epic battle between the gods and the giants, with Triton gracefully emerging from the waves. Originally built under the order of Eumenes II Soter around 164-156 BC, this marble and limestone masterpiece is now captured in high-resolution detail for your viewing pleasure. Add a touch of history and artistry to any room with this captivating Pergamon Altar Poster Print.
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 20.1cm x 30.3cm (7.9" 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 stunning photograph captures the intricate detail of the Pergamon Altar's west frieze, housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany. Built between 164-156 BC by order of Eumenes II Soter, the ruler of Pergamon in Asia Minor during the Hellenistic period, the altar is a masterpiece of ancient art. Carved from marble and limestone, the frieze depicts the epic battle between the Olympian gods and the Titans, or Giants, in a scene known as Gigantomachy. In this detail, Amphitrite, the goddess of the sea, and her son Triton engage in fierce combat with two giants. Triton, depicted as a merman with a fishtail, is shown leaping forward, ready to strike with his trident. The contrast between the fluid, flowing lines of the marine deities and the rough, angular forms of the giants adds to the dynamic energy of the scene. The altar's intricate carvings were created by artists of the renowned Pergamon school, showcasing the exceptional skill and artistry of the time. Despite the passage of centuries, the detail and vibrancy of the relief remain remarkable, offering a glimpse into the rich mythology and artistic achievements of ancient Greece and Rome. The Pergamon Altar's west frieze is a testament to the enduring power of art and the human imagination, transporting us back to a time of gods, heroes, and epic battles.
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