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It's #FrescoFriday!
This wall painting from the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor dates to c. 50 BCE and depicts a woman holding a shield.
She is likely a seer predicting the birth of a future king, with his image appearing on the shield.
#Classics #Roman #Art #Archaeology #History
Today we're showcasing the art of @flaroh - A freelance UK-based #illustrator who focuses on ancient history and #myth 🏛️🏺
Check out the links below for Flora's #Redbubble and amazing portfolio!
✨https://t.co/g7FXRLE9l2
✨https://t.co/V8T0NJP85R
#Classics #Art #Artshare
Today we're showcasing the art of @_HardeepDhindsa - A Classics PhD student at @kingsclassics, art historian and #illustrator! 🎨
Check out the links below for his website and his work at Redbubble!
✨https://t.co/TJeSAwTsZO
✨https://t.co/o3FDLhIJeP
#Classics #Art #Artshare
This week we wanted to celebrate the talent of the #ClassicsTwitter community by showcasing the #art of 5 amazing artists (to name but a few!) 🎉
First up is @artistfuly, a freelance #Classics illustrator ✨
Check out her work below! 😍
https://t.co/YRpM6vOdzr
#Artshare
This Parthian rhyton, or drinking vessel, is our #ArtefactOfTheDay.
Produced c. 1st century BCE, it takes the form of a roaring lion leaping from the silver rhyton. It is decorated with a gold mane and inlaid garnet eyes.
#Classics #Parthian #Iran #Art #Archaeology #History
It's #FrescoFriday! Today we've chosen the Punishment of Ixion!
This stunning fresco was found in the House of the Vettii in #Pompeii. Mercury is in the centre between Juno, Iris and Vulcanus. Nephele is at his feet and Ixion is tied to the wheel.
#Classics #Art #Archaeology
This Roman cornelian gemstone depicting the goddess Venus and Anchises, the father of Aeneas, is our #ArtefactOfTheDay.
Produced c. 25 BCE, this superb engraving is set in a gold and enamel 18th century frame.
#Classics #Roman #Art #Archaeology #History #Myth #Gold
This #FrescoFriday we present this touching portrait of two young Roman woman.
Dating to the 1st century CE, this fragment resides with the @GettyMuseum.
#Classics #Roman #Art #Women #Archaeology #Fresco
#OnThisDay in 553 CE the Second Council of Constantinople began under the #Byzantine Emperor Justinian.
It aimed to unify Chalcedonians and Monophysites in the empire, however like past efforts by other emperors, it failed.
#Classics #Roman #Christian #Church #History