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Maenad, National Museum, Athens

Nov 06, 2011 21:31

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material: marble, god: nymph, type: female full figure, museum: athens, date: 2nd cent. ad, origin: greek

Comments 5

kizzikat November 6 2011, 21:40:58 UTC

This is lovely! I've not seen it before, thanks.

kizzikat November 6 2011, 21:41:56 UTC

And an Antinous in the background too!

delos13 November 6 2011, 21:43:23 UTC

This is very beautiful.

I am intrigued by the phrase "The type is known as the reclining Hermaphrodite." I don't see any male features. Do you know the reason why it's called in such a way?

Also the back of the head. Do you know if it's simply a part of headpiece, or some representation of the horn, or part of the braid?

Sorry for all those questions. Can I ask one more? :) Am I imagining things, or it's a lizard at the bottom of the second view (down from the shoulder)?

Many thanks.

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delos13 November 6 2011, 23:11:49 UTC

OK, thanks; probably this particular sculptor (or his patron) had stronger preference for Aphrodite than for Hermes. :)

jun_yumemakura November 6 2011, 22:46:54 UTC

Oh, this is such an inspiration!

A little flatter breasts, a narrower hip, and a bit muscular arms ... and I can totally see Hephaistion there :):):)

Thank you!