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Historia Troiana / Events before the Trojan War / The judgement of Paris / Census of Antique Art known to the Renaissance / Known prototypes / Rome, Villa Medici, sarcophagus
Historia Troiana / Events before the Trojan War / The judgement of Paris / With Mercury and river-gods

Further details

Front panel of a sarcophagus incorporated into the Garden Façade of the Villa Medici. The stucco sky punctuated by trees, clouds and an arc of the Zodiac are 1584 additions modeled after Marcantonio's engraving inspired by Raphael

Artist or creator

Ancient Roman

Date

2nd century - 3rd century

Location

Rome, Villa Medici

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))
Alinari (Photographer (analogue))

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation

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