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Fine Art Print : Pergamon Altar. Athena against the giant Alcyoneus
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Pergamon Altar. Athena against the giant Alcyoneus
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. East frieze. Gigantomachy. Struggle between gods and giants. Athena taking the young Alcyoneus by the hair while his mother, Gaia, leaves the ground due to the death of his son. Next, the winged Nike. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
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Acropolis Altar Athena Berlin Eumenes Fight Fighters Frieze Gaia Giant Giants Gigantomachy Goddess Gods Hellenistic Limestone Marble Minor Mythical Mythological Mythology Nike Pergamon Pergamum Serpent Snake Soter Struggle Myth
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the grandeur of ancient Greece with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Pergamon Altar's East Frieze, featuring Athena's valiant battle against the giant Alcyoneus. This stunning reproduction showcases the intricate details of the original marble and limestone masterpiece, created by the artists of Pergamon around 164-156 BC. Witness the epic struggle between gods and giants in this iconic work of art, now available as a high-quality print from Media Storehouse. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, and those seeking to adorn their walls with a piece of history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.1cm (23.4" x 15.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning marble and limestone print depicts a captivating scene from the Pergamon Altar, a masterpiece of Hellenistic art created between 164-156 BC. Commissioned by Eumenes II Soter, the king of Pergamon in Asia Minor, the altar was built to showcase the power and grandeur of the Pergamum Acropolis. The East Frieze of the altar, where this image is taken from, illustrates the epic battle between the gods and the giants, known as the Gigantomachy. At the heart of the composition, Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, is shown in fierce determination as she takes young Alcyoneus, a giant, by the hair. His mother, Gaia, the goddess of the Earth, is depicted reacting to her son's imminent demise, as she begins to rise from the ground. The winged goddess Nike, symbolizing victory, hovers above the scene, adding an element of triumph to the chaotic battle. This intricately carved relief is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Pergamon School, which flourished during the Hellenistic period. The altar, now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, is a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of ancient civilizations and the enduring allure of mythological tales.
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