Iconography

GODS AND MYTHS

Graces / Alone / In 'Siena Group' pose (naked, central figure with back to viewer)
Venus / Census of Antique Art known to the Renaissance / Known prototypes / Statues / Munich, Residenz (Venus of Aphrodisias)
Venus / Single figure / With attributes / Goat
Venus / Single figure / With attributes / Robe with mythological scenes

MAGIC AND SCIENCE

Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Cycles / Luminaries (Sol and Luna)
Flora and Fauna / Animals / Fish, shellfish, and other marine creatures / Dolphin

Further details

Artist or creator

Graeco-Roman

Date

2nd century (first half)

Location

Munich, Residenz (inv. Res. Mü P. I 315)

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))

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Census database

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation

Contact

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