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Attic crater with Poseidon, Ammon, Hermes and satyrs, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City
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Attic crater with Poseidon, Ammon, Hermes and satyrs, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City
Attic crater with Poseidon, Ammon, Hermes and satyrs, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Crater Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1942 ca.. Date of Artwork:V sec. a.C
Anderson
ADA-F-042059-0000
Media ID 33151578
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Divinity Drapery Greece Greek Art Hermes Mercury Minor Divinity Neptune Poseidon Satyr Vase Find Greco Roman
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This photograph captures the essence of ancient Greek art, showcasing an Attic crater adorned with a mesmerizing scene. Preserved in the prestigious Gregorian Etruscan Museum in Vatican City, this masterpiece transports us back to a time when gods and mythical creatures roamed the earth. The intricately detailed artwork on the crater depicts four prominent figures from Greek mythology: Poseidon, Ammon, Hermes, and satyrs. Each character is portrayed with remarkable precision and skillful craftsmanship. Poseidon stands tall with his trident in hand, exuding power as the god of the sea. Ammon, known for his association with Zeus as an oracle deity, emanates wisdom and mystique. Hermes, often referred to as Mercury in Roman mythology, captivates viewers with his youthful charm and grace. The satyrs surrounding these divine beings add a touch of playfulness to the composition while maintaining their status as minor deities. The drapery adorning each figure adds depth and movement to this classical piece of artistry. It is evident that every stroke was carefully executed by skilled hands centuries ago. Captured around 1942 by Anderson from Alinari's lens, this photograph not only showcases a timeless work of art but also serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage rooted in ancient civilizations like Greece. It allows us to appreciate the beauty that emerged from Europe's past while igniting our imagination about life during those times. As we gaze upon this print today within the walls of Vatican Museums' Gregorian Etruscan Museum Crater Classical collection, we are reminded that great works like these transcend time itself - forever preserving tales of divinity and myth for generations to come.
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