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Etruscan art: frescoes depicting banquet scenes, detail depicting a lyre player
LRI4639460 Etruscan art: frescoes depicting banquet scenes, detail depicting a lyre player. Tomb of the Triclinium. 5th century BC. National Archaeological Museum of Tarquinia Italy by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Tarquinia, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Etruscan art: frescoes depicting banquet scenes, detail depicting a lyre player. Tomb of the Triclinium. 5th century BC. National Archaeological Museum of Tarquinia Italy); Luisa Ricciarini; Etruscan, out of copyright
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This print showcases a mesmerizing piece of Etruscan art: frescoes depicting banquet scenes, with a particular focus on a detail featuring a lyre player. The artwork originates from the Tomb of the Triclinium in Tarquinia, Italy and dates back to the 5th century BC. Preserved within the National Archaeological Museum of Tarquinia, this masterpiece by Luisa Ricciarini offers us an intriguing glimpse into ancient Etruscan culture. The intricate fresco captures the essence of an opulent banquet, where guests indulge in food, wine, and music. Amidst this lavish setting emerges a lyre player who steals our attention. With delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Ricciarini skillfully brings to life this musician as he strums his instrument with grace and passion. Beyond its aesthetic beauty lies deeper symbolism within this artwork. The lyre player's presence hints at the significance of music in Etruscan society – perhaps serving as entertainment during banquets or even religious ceremonies. Moreover, these frescoes also shed light on aspects such as eroticism and homosexuality that were prevalent during that era. As we admire this remarkable piece through Luisa Ricciarini's lens, we are transported back in time to witness not only artistic excellence but also gain insights into cultural practices long gone by. It is through such works that we can appreciate how art serves as a timeless bridge connecting us to our past while igniting our imagination for
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