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Comics and Drawings

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On this section of the website, you can find black and white archaeological drawings as well as puns, comics and other drawings inspired by ancient history.

Comics

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Busts and Statues

Fragmentary bust of Athena  from the Vatican Museum
Head of Hyperides of Athens at the Glyptoteket
Bust of Pericles from the Altes Museum
Fragmentary head of Aphrodite in the Glyptoteket in Munich
Reconstruction of the Diadumenos by Polykleitos
Fragment of the head of a Greek warrior at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens
Greek philosopher statue
Wounded Amazon a statue by Polykleitos
Fragmentary head of the goddess Tyche in the Spartan Archaeological Museum
Colossal head of Sappho at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Fragmentary head of a Ptolemaic Queen (Arsinoe II) at the Glyptoteket
Head of Ptolemy III Euergetes at the Vatican Museums
Head of Alexander the Great at the Glyptoteket
Roman goddess with a mural crown at the Glyptoteket
Head of a Greek goddess at the Altes Museum
Torso of an old fisherman at the Altes Museum
Head of Alexander the Great at the Instanbul Archaeological Museum
Fragmentary head of a Greek goddess at the Munich Glyptoteket
Hellenistic ruler from Miletos
Doryphoros or spear-bearer by Polykleitos
Head of Pyrrhus of Epirus at the Glyptoteket
Fragment of the head of Ptolemy I Soter
Head of Medusa at the Roman-Germanic Musuem in Cologne.
Artemision Bronze from National Archaeological Museum in Athens
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This exquisite low-relief portrait, dating from ar This exquisite low-relief portrait, dating from around 130-140, originates from Italy (possibly). The subject of this artwork is Antinous, the cherished companion of Emperor Hadrian. Following Antinous's tragic death in 130, Hadrian deified him, leading to the widespread placement of his portraits across the empire.

Antinous is depicted in this relief with a laurel wreath adorning his hair, symbolizing his identification with the god Apollo. The sculptural finesse of this piece unequivocally indicates that it was crafted in one of the premier official sculptor workshops in the city of Rome. The portrayal captures the posthumous deification of Antinous and the enduring influence of his image propagated by Emperor Hadrian.

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This limestone block, originating from a structure This limestone block, originating from a structure adjacent to Raqmu-Petra's Temenos Gate, features a relief sculpture depicting the Greek god of war, Ares. In this portrayal, Ares is adorned with his helmet, and his spear is positioned behind him. The artistic style reflects the Classical influences within Nabataean art. 

Notably, the Nabataeans identified Ares with their own Arabian deity, Shi' al-Qawm, who served as the guardian of caravans and warriors. This artifact dates back to the early 1st century AD and is situated in Raqmu-Petra, near the Temenos Gate.

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This is a bronze head of the a cult statue of Anah This is a bronze head of the a cult statue of Anahit, a local goddess from ancient Armenia. She was the goddess of fertility, healing, water, health and wisdom. In Persia, she was known as Anahita. 

In antiquity, the Greeks and Romans identified her with goddesses from their own panthea. Here she is seen in the guise of Aphrodite. It was found at ancient Satala in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey,and dates between 200 and 100 BC. A bronze hand was also found with the head and was holding a piece of clothing, showing that the head belonged to a complete statue! Now at the British Museum. 

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The Attic red-figure amphora, attributed to the Me The Attic red-figure amphora, attributed to the Meleager Painter and dating between 400-375 BC, captures the essence of the Calydonian Boar Hunt from Greek mythology. This Greek vase depicts Atalanta seated with a spear, surrounded by heroes such as Meleager and possibly Tydeus. The scene unfolds with artistic finesse, showcasing the heroes' prowess in the legendary hunt.

In the myth, the city of Calydon faced the wrath of the goddess Artemis, who sent a monstrous boar to punish King Oeneus. The king summoned a group of renowned heroes, including Meleager, Atalanta, Theseus, and others, to embark on a perilous quest to slay the formidable boar. The hunt served as a test of valour for the heroes, with Atalanta's exceptional hunting skills playing a pivotal role.

Following the successful hunt, a tragic turn of events occurred as a dispute over the boar's hide unfolded among the heroes. Meleager, motivated by his affection for Atalanta, promised her the trophy. However, conflicts arose, leading to Meleager's untimely demise.

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A bust of Sappho, a famous female Greek poet. Sapp A bust of Sappho, a famous female Greek poet. Sappho originally lived between 630/612 and 570 BC. Born on the island of Lesbos, she is considered to be to one of the nine lyric poets. Lyric poetry is a specific genre of Greek poetry which centres on the expression of emotion or feelings in the first person.

In Sappho’s work, the author often expresses her passion and love of for people of both genders. This is why the word lesbian is derived from her birthplace, the island of Lesbos, and her name forms the origin for the word Sapphic.

From the few surviving fragments of her work, we know she was married and had a daughter Cleis. 

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