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Bas-relief with a double representation of the goddess Athena. Work on display at the National Museum of Athens
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Bas-relief with a double representation of the goddess Athena. Work on display at the National Museum of Athens
Bas-relief with a double representation of the goddess Athena. Work on display at the National Museum of Athens. Greece Athens, National Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:IV sec
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-024220-0000
Media ID 33138935
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Divinity Drapery Greece Helmet Lance Low Relief Shieldgreek Art Spear Greco Roman
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This print showcases a remarkable bas-relief with a double representation of the goddess Athena, proudly exhibited at the prestigious National Museum of Athens. The artwork, dating back to the 4th century AD, is an exquisite example of Greek art and ancient civilization. Athena, known as the female divinity in Greek mythology, is depicted twice in this low relief sculpture. She stands tall and majestic, holding a lance or spear firmly in her hand. Her gaze exudes wisdom and strength as she gazes into eternity. Adorned with a magnificent helmet and shield, Athena's presence commands respect and admiration. The intricate details captured by Alinari Fratelli's lens reveal the mastery behind this work of art. Every fold of drapery on Athena's robe seems to come alive while delicate carvings bring out the texture on her helmet and shield. The artist skillfully captures both gracefulness and power within these stone figures. Displayed against a backdrop that signifies Greece's rich history and cultural heritage, this bas-relief serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Greco-Roman civilization. It symbolizes not only artistic excellence but also embodies values such as courage, intellectuality, and strategic prowess - qualities often associated with Athena herself. As visitors admire this masterpiece at the National Museum of Athens today or explore its image through Alinari Fratelli's photograph from nearly a century ago (circa 1920-1930), they are transported back in time to witness firsthand one of antiquity's most revered deities brought to life through sculptural brilliance.
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