Sujet

Statuette of a Snake-legged Giant, A.D. 180-220. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Statuette of a Snake-legged Giant, A.D. 180-220. Additional Info: In Greek mythology the giants, children of Ge (Earth) and Uranus (Sky), tried to overthrow the Olympian gods in a mighty battle. This young giant, identified by his snaky legs, was originally shown in combat with a now-missing opponent. He raises his right arm, wrapped in an animal skin, to ward off a blow. The giant's unkempt hair and the clumps of body hair sprouting from his chest, belly, and shoulders emphasize his wildness and barbarity.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A66_382

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

59,8Mo (2,9Mo) / 35,7cm x 42,0cm / 4213 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

animal Italy arts country Rome metal reptile reptiles snake snakes statue statues sculpture bronze art color giant Classical archaeology ancient Roman location century archaeological statuette mythology roman mythology archeology Colour Greek mythology 2nd century 3rd century sculpture Unknown bronze Heritage Art mythological figure