Funerary Monument of a Famous Military Personage
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Funerary Monument of a Famous Military Personage
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Published 2017-05-10T16:56:23+00:00
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This monumental tomb was shaped as a semi-circle and its central niche was decorated by a large figurative frieze. In this propagandistic scene the deceased is attired as a soldier and he is presiding a battle between the Romans and the Parthians. He is accompanied by soldier of his suite and by the personification of Honos.
The monument has been attributed to P. Ventidius Bassus, afollower of Mark Antony who defeated the Parthians in 38 BC.
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| Date published | 10/05/2017 |
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| Title | Funerary Monument of a Famous Military Personage |
| Date | 38 BC |
| Period | Antiquity |
| Medium | Marble |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Centrale Montemartini |
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