Sarcophagus
Marble sarcophagus with scenes from the life and myth of Achilles. The long side of a rectangular marble coffin is carved in high relief with eleven figures, some of which are nude or semi-nude and some of which wear togas or other drapery. A man on the left center holds a sword and another man next to him on the right is falling down or kneeling. A man on the right center holds a spear and there are three people on the right end. Two heads are carved on the top right side. The background includes folds of fabric.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 258 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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