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GODS AND MYTHS

Phaedra / Phaedra and Hippolytus / Census of Antique Art known to the Renaissance / Known prototypes / Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (gem)
Phaedra / Phaedra and Hippolytus / Miscellaneous

LITERATURE

Ancient / Homer / Odyssey / Census of Antique Art Known to the Renaissance / Known Prototypes / Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Gem, Return of Ulysses)
Ancient / Homer / Odyssey / Book XVII: Ulysses, disguised as a beggar, returns to his palace / vv. 291-327: Ulysses is recognised by his dog Argos who dies for joy

Further details

Traditionally interpreted as Hippolytus and Phaedra, but an interpreation as Return of Ulysses is also possible

Artist or creator

Asia Minor (attributed)

Date

1st century BC (first half)

Location

Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (inv. 25854)

Associated persons

Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation

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