ca.late nineteenth century (drawn)
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Untitled print, showing a woman holding a mask in her left hand and gesturing towards a sculpture entitled 'Aescvlapivs' in with her right, ca. late nineteenth century. The drawing is signed 'L.Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912).
Aesculapius was the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represented the healing aspect of the medical arts, while his daughters Hygieia, Meditrina, Iaso, Aceso, Aglæa/Ægle and Panacea symbolised the forces of cleanliness, medicine, and healing, respectively.
The artist, Lawrence Alma Tadema was particularly known for work inspired by, and recreating ancient greek and roman scenes and mythology.
Aesculapius was the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represented the healing aspect of the medical arts, while his daughters Hygieia, Meditrina, Iaso, Aceso, Aglæa/Ægle and Panacea symbolised the forces of cleanliness, medicine, and healing, respectively.
The artist, Lawrence Alma Tadema was particularly known for work inspired by, and recreating ancient greek and roman scenes and mythology.
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Materials and techniques | Printed |
Brief description | Untitled print, showing a woman holding a mask in her left hand and gesturing towards a sculpture entitled 'Aescvlapivs' in with her right. The drawing is signed 'L. Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912), ca. late nineteenth century |
Physical description | Untitled print, showing a woman dressing in loosely drape robes positioned next two a bust of a man's head and shoulders, entitled 'Aescvlapivs'. The woman is holding a mask in her left hand is bestowing a crown of flowers on the sculpture with her right. The drawing is signed 'L.Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912). |
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Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
Literary reference | Aesculapius |
Summary | Untitled print, showing a woman holding a mask in her left hand and gesturing towards a sculpture entitled 'Aescvlapivs' in with her right, ca. late nineteenth century. The drawing is signed 'L.Alma Tadema' , possibly that of the artist Lawrence Alma Tadema (1836-1912). Aesculapius was the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represented the healing aspect of the medical arts, while his daughters Hygieia, Meditrina, Iaso, Aceso, Aglæa/Ægle and Panacea symbolised the forces of cleanliness, medicine, and healing, respectively. The artist, Lawrence Alma Tadema was particularly known for work inspired by, and recreating ancient greek and roman scenes and mythology. |
Other number | 1963/G/58 - BTMA accession number |
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Accession number | S.3716-2013 |
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Record created | October 24, 2013 |
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