Medusa Roman statue - The National Roman Museum Rome
by Paul E Williams
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Medusa Roman statue - The National Roman Museum Rome
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Paul E Williams
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Photograph - Colour Photograph
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Roman decoration panel of Medusa from a Roman ship, the age of Calligula, 37-41 AD, made from bronze. The head of the medusa is an example of refined craftsmanship. The detail of the hair, the scales, the snakes and the nostrils were made using hand held tools . the work is at its most frightening when viewed from a low anyle suggesting that it was designed to be places high up on the ship . The National Roman Museum, Rome, Italy
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May 19th, 2021
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