The Altes Museum is, as its name implies, Berlin's oldest museum. The collection is made up of mainly old Greek and Roman marbles. I enjoyed my stroll through antiquity and will share a few pieces with you this week.
This work is called Funerary Relief of Publius Aiedius and his Wife Aiedia. It was found in Rome and dates back to around 30 B.C. Here's a little more information:
This type of relief belonged to funerary buildings of freed slaves who were given civic rights. Clothing (toga) and clasped hands (wedding ritual) proudly demonstrate the acquired social status. The realistic rendering of the portrait is a traditional symbol of dignity and virtue.
Hope you've enjoyed the tour so far. For more signs, take a look at Signs, Signs.
This is beautiful! So much expression in the faces, especially the man.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely love a visit here!
ReplyDeleteI imagine a lot of information about the age can be gleaned by just studying their faces and gestures.
ReplyDeleteI think this is beautiful, Hal! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like this too!
ReplyDeleteJust imagine! An image so wonderful that has survived through the millenia! It's gorgeous art!
ReplyDeleteThere is a lovely and reserved dignity about this image.
ReplyDeleteSo human, so interesting!
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What a great craftsmanship is displayed here. So clear and crisp and such human expressions in their faces. A miracle that it survives such a great length of time and still up to date even in our time. Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteThe faces are full of character and life.
ReplyDeleteFree at Last... what a great title. And the carvings are fabulous!
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the details in the older man's face are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat reliefs, great to see them again!
ReplyDeleteThe faces on these two are so life-like. I feel like they could just step out of that box.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Very realistic reliefs!
ReplyDeleteThis is so strikingly modern!
ReplyDeleteFascinating history and beautiful work... Such detail and even in the facial expressions!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful piece. And amazingly old!
ReplyDeleteSad looking guys!
ReplyDeleteMost interesting likeness of these two gentleman, but neither one looks happy.
ReplyDeleteThese works of arts continue to amaze me.
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fantastic relief- thanks for sharing all the meaning in this! It's wonderful that this has survived since 30 B.C.
ReplyDeleteActually, quite well done for the times.
ReplyDeleteAmazing...
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There's so much character in these - so very old - faces.
ReplyDeleteAmazing the expression on these sculpted faces. Most impressive.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work.
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