Sculptures - Frieze of the Temple of Antonius and Faustina, A.D. 138.

Sculptures - Frieze of the Temple of Antonius and Faustina, A.D. 138.

John Henry Parker

1868

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows broken stone carvings from an old temple. The top has a row of small arches with detailed patterns, like scrolls and leaves. Below that, there’s a frieze with figures—some look like animals, others might be people in robes or holding objects. The stone is weathered, with cracks and missing pieces. The photo was taken in the 1860s by someone documenting ancient ruins. The carvings suggest this was part of a larger temple wall, now fragmented. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their collection of ancient sculptures.

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