Antique Framed Print : Head of an statue of Aphrodite. Ca. 300-290 BC
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Head of an statue of Aphrodite. Ca. 300-290 BC
Head of an statue of the Aphrodite goddess. Ca. 300-290 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany
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300bc Aphrodite Curly Deity Glyptothek Goddess Munich Mythological Romans Younger Myth
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite head, believed to be from a statue of the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, dates back to around 300-290 BC. Discovered and now proudly displayed at the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, Germany, this masterpiece of Hellenistic art showcases the captivating beauty and youthful allure of the goddess of love and fertility. The intricately carved curls of Aphrodite's voluminous hair cascade down her shoulders, framing her delicate features and expressive face. Her eyes, closed in a serene and contemplative gaze, convey a sense of tranquility and inner peace. The subtle details of her nose, lips, and ears add to the lifelike quality of the sculpture, making it easy to imagine the goddess herself standing before us. The Hellenistic period, which spanned from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC, was characterized by a renewed interest in Greek art and culture. This head of Aphrodite is a testament to the artistic achievements of this era, demonstrating the skill and mastery of the ancient Greek sculptors. The goddess Aphrodite was revered not only as a deity of love and beauty but also as a protector of seafarers and sailors. Her image was often depicted holding a mirror or a conch shell, symbols of her vanity and association with the sea. This head, however, captures a more introspective and contemplative side of the goddess, inviting us to ponder the depths of her mythological persona and the enduring power of ancient art.
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