Roman sculptures are globally recognized and a beautiful representation of how their society sought to represent their concerns, worries, and beliefs in the world around them. If you're passionate about Roman art, we'll tell you which Roman sculptures are found in Spain so you can visit them whenever you want.
The Wounded Amazon
This is one of the finest representations of an Amazon in ancient times, thanks in part to its excellent state of preservation to this day. This sculpture stands 2.10 meters tall and was carved in the 2nd century from Greek marble from the Pentelic period. Where can you see it? It's currently in the Municipal Historical Museum of Écija (Seville).
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian
In the Roman Theater of Mérida, we can see the portrait of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian (better known as Caesar Augustus), made of Carrara marble, one of the most prized sculptures in the world. There are more than 100 representations of Caesar Augustus in other cities such as Naples and Athens, but this one we find in Spain is truly impressive.
Sarcophagus of the Husillos
This sculpture, which we can see in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, dates from the 2nd century. It is made of marble and depicts different scenes from the story of Orestes and his revenge for the death of his father, Agamemnon. The relief runs from the left, where we see Orestes accompanied by the goddess of wrath, Furies, killing Aegisthus, to the right, where he is being purified in the Temple of Apollo.
Diana the Huntress
Currently housed in the Archaeological Museum of Seville, this sculpture comes from the ancient Roman Theater of Italica. It measures a total of 2.34 meters in height and was made from white marble from the island of Paros (Greece) and dates from the early 2nd century. This representation of Diana, who, we recall, is the Roman goddess of the hunt, shares several elements with other existing ones, such as her high boots and other details like the quiver cover.
Bacchus of Aldaya
This 109 cm tall sculpture, also made of white marble, dates from the 2nd century and is currently in the Archaeological Museum of Madrid. The sculpture's size possibly suggests that it was intended for a private space, such as a home garden. It depicts the god Bacchus crowned with ivy, vines, and grapes; he holds a jug of wine in his left hand. He is also accompanied by a panther, symbolizing his journey to India.
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