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Sculpture - Sarcophagus of Porphyry of S. Constantia, A.D. 350

Sculpture - Sarcophagus of Porphyry of S. Constantia, A.D. 350

John Henry Parker

1866

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century jainism

About this work

This photo shows a carved stone sarcophagus with detailed reliefs. On the left side, there’s a figure riding a mythical creature, surrounded by smaller scenes. The right side has a chariot pulled by winged horses, with people standing around. Below, two stone lions guard a slab with Latin writing. The photo was taken in the 1860s, showing how old objects were displayed back then. The carvings look like they’re from ancient Rome, but the photo itself is a mix of realism and early photography tricks. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects like this in person.

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