Iconography

GODS AND MYTHS

Diana / Types / Diana Luna
Dioscuri / With other gods or heroes / Selene and Oceanus
Oceanus / With other figures / Miscellaneous

MAGIC AND SCIENCE

Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Individual / Venus / Morning Star (Phosphorus)
Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Individual / Venus / Evening Star (Hesperus)
Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Individual / Luna / Luna as a woman - heads and busts

RITUAL

Altars / General

Further details

Selene and Oceanus flanked by the Dioscuri or by Phosphorus and Hesperus

Artist or creator

Graeco-Roman

Date

2nd century

Location

Paris, Musée du Louvre (inv. MR 952 (Ma 508))

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))
Ian Jones (The Warburg Institute) (Photographer (analogue))

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Web resources

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Rights and Permissions

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation

Contact

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