Happy #InternationalSculptureDay! This sculpture of Minerva-Victoria (Minerva in the guise of Victor
Happy #InternationalSculptureDay! This sculpture of Minerva-Victoria (Minerva in the guise of Victory) dates to the 2nd century AD. According to Dr. Wendy Closterman of Bryn Athyn College, “Images of gods and goddesses like this one pervaded both public and private spaces in the ancient Roman world. In addition to cult statues inside temple buildings, Romans saw depictions of deities decorating temple exteriors, public monuments, currency, the walls and floors of houses, and everyday objects like pottery, lamps, personal items, and garden decor” (Glencairn Museum News 2013, no. 8). -- source link
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