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Mars, Venus, and Cupid with Vulcan at his forge , parcel-gilt bronze . Attributed to Gian Marco Cavalli. The scene depicts Venus and Mars sharing a rapt gaze while Vulcan, her husband, labors at his forge to create armor for the war god.

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Mars, Venus, and Cupid with Vulcan at his forge , parcel-gilt bronze . Attributed to Gian Marco Cavalli. The scene depicts Venus and Mars sharing a rapt gaze while Vulcan, her husband, labors at his forge to create armor for the war god.

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Roman fresco depicting Mars and Venus - lovers who, according to ancient myths, were to hide their love before Volcano , husband of Venus. The object was found in Herculaneum.

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Roman fresco depicting Mars and Venus - lovers who, according to ancient myths, were to hide their love before Volcano , husband of Venus. The object was found in Herculaneum.

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Sculpture from Gabii, near Rome, Italy, 1st century CE. Use unknown; maybe the brink of a well or a Zodiacal altar. The 12 Roman gods are depicted with an identifying attribute, while Zodiac signs run along the side. Currently at the Louvre.

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Sculpture from Gabii, near Rome, Italy, 1st century CE. Use unknown; maybe the brink of a well or a Zodiacal altar. The 12 Roman gods are depicted with an identifying attribute, while Zodiac signs run along the side. Currently at the Louvre.

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A Minoan ivory box discovered in Crete, Greece, contained 80 amethyst beads along with carnelian and glass paste beads. The carvings on the lid depict an elaborate cult scene with a goddess seated before a tree shrine who is approached by figures to the right. 1625-1470 BCE

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A Minoan ivory box discovered in Crete, Greece, contained 80 amethyst beads along with carnelian and glass paste beads. The carvings on the lid depict an elaborate cult scene with a goddess seated before a tree shrine who is approached by figures to the right. 1625-1470 BCE

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"Nymph and Old Satyr" marble relief, Herculaneum, 1st c. AD. The scene depicts a nymph repelling a satyr. She is pushing his face trying to stay away, while the satyr grabs her hand and pulls her towards him. The image belongs to the broad Roman tradition of nymph-and-satyr scenes...

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"Nymph and Old Satyr" marble relief, Herculaneum, 1st c. AD. The scene depicts a nymph repelling a satyr. She is pushing his face trying to stay away, while the satyr grabs her hand and pulls her towards him. The image belongs to the broad Roman tradition of nymph-and-satyr scenes...

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