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GODS AND MYTHS

Dioscuri / Myths / Castor and Pollux abducting the daughters of Leucippus / Census of Antique Art known to the Renaissance / Known prototypes / Vatican City, Galleria dei Candelabri (sarcophagus)

Further details

Dioscuri, Castor & Pollux, wearing piloi (pointed hats) each abducting one of the Leucippides (Hilaera & Phoebe); A maiden, perhaps Arsinoe, standing at the centre. To the right perhaps Leucippus & his wife Philodice. To the left a companion of Dioscuri fighting a guard. One Victory at both corners.

Artist or creator

Ancient Roman

Date

2nd century (first half)

Location

Vatican City, Musei Vaticani (Galleria dei Candelabri)

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Dean’s Development Fund, School of Advanced Study’

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