Arete Kelsou
Torso hellenistisch, Kopf 2. Jh. n. Chr.
This Hellenistic female statue was repurposed as the personification of competence (Lat. virtus), one of the most cherished character traits of a Roman citizen. Note the luxurious rendering complete with delicate robe and serpent bracelet typical of an honorary statue. The separately-make and then inserted head was adapted from an Antonine portrait.
This Hellenistic female statue was repurposed as the personification of competence (Lat. virtus), one of the most cherished character traits of a Roman citizen. Note the luxurious rendering complete with delicate robe and serpent bracelet typical of an honorary statue. The separately-make and then inserted head was adapted from an Antonine portrait.
Time:
Torso hellenistisch, Kopf 2. Jh. n. Chr.
Object Name
Statue
Culture
Hellenistisch-römisch
Location of discovery:
Ephesos Celsusbibliothek Umgebung (Selçuk, Kleinasien, Türkei)
Material/technology:
Marmor
Dimensions:
H. 198,5 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Antikensammlung
Invs.
Antikensammlung, I 852
Provenance
Sultan, Abdul, Hamid, II.; Österreichische Ausgrabungen in Ephesos; Geschenk an Kaiser Franz Joseph; 1911 nachträglich inventarisiert