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Mosaics of the Spa of Caracalla depicting male athletes, Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Mosaics of the Spa of Caracalla depicting male athletes, Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Mosaics of the Spa of Caracalla depicting male athletes, Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Mosaic Antonine Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1925 ca.. Date of Artwork:210-216 d.C
Anderson
ADA-F-024172-0000
Media ID 33146545
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Branch Drapery Friezeantonine Period Imperial Period Inscription Vase Find Razor Roman Art Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print showcases the mesmerizing Mosaics of the Spa of Caracalla, which depict male athletes in all their glory. Located in the Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum) within the Vatican Museums, Vatican City, this artwork is a testament to the rich history and artistic brilliance of ancient Rome. Dating back to 210-216 AD during the Antonine and Imperial Periods, these mosaics are a remarkable example of Roman artistry. The photograph itself was taken between 1920-1925 by Anderson from Alinari, capturing every intricate detail with precision. The image reveals an array of fascinating elements that make up this extraordinary mosaic composition. From inscriptions and writings to various instruments and razors scattered throughout, it offers glimpses into communication methods and grooming practices of that era. Additionally, vases can be seen alongside depictions of nude male bodies - a common theme in ancient Roman art. Amongst these figures stands out a striking portrait featuring branches and vegetal elements intertwined with drapery. This fusion between nature and human form adds depth and symbolism to the artwork while showcasing Roman artists' mastery over both organic and man-made subjects. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we are reminded not only of its archaeological significance but also its cultural importance as part of Europe's ancient civilization. It serves as a window into a world long gone yet forever preserved through art.
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