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Sculpture - Tomb of Titus Flavius Verus, now in the Lateran Museum, with the Inscription of the Aedes Veri

John Henry Parker

1866

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sculpture - Tomb of Titus Flavius Verus, now in the Lateran Museum, with the Inscription of the Aedes Veri is a 1866 photographic by John Henry Parker, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Henry Parker
When & what style?: 1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows old stone carvings and busts on shelves. The top piece is a relief panel with six figures in Roman clothes. One person sits while others stand or ride horses. Below it, a big tablet has carved writing. Smaller busts sit on the shelf with two carved boxes labeled "D. Manius C. F. Catile Vini." The photo was taken in the 1860s by a photographer named Parker. He focused on details like the writing and the way the light hits the stone. Look up Parker, John Henry to see more of his work.

The story of this work

Overview

The photograph depicts sculptural elements from the tomb of Titus Flavius Verus, including busts and reliefs, accompanied by an inscription referencing the Aedes Veri. The artifacts are displayed in the Lateran Museum in Rome. The image is part of a collection of over 3,300 photographs documenting Roman monuments and artworks from antiquity to the 17th century, taken between 1864 and 1879 under John Henry Parker’s direction. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds many of these photographs, particularly those created before 1870.

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About the artist

Artist

John Henry Parker

John Henry Parker liked to explore old churches in Rome. He'd photograph the sculptures and carvings he found. One thing that stands out is his attention to detail - he'd capture tiny parts of bigger pieces, like the…

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