Trajan (53-177 A. D. ). Roman Emperor. Sculpture. Detail body
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Trajan (53-177 A. D. ). Roman Emperor. Sculpture. Detail body
Trajan (53-177 A.D.). Roman Emperor from 80 to 117 A.D. Sculpture. Detail body armour depicting two winged griffins face to face. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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Antonine Armor Armour Augustus Baetica Body Copenhagen Creature Denmark Dynasty Fantastical Griffin Griffins Hadrianic Hispania Marcus Militar Nerva Nerva Antonine Nervan Nervan Antonine Traianus Ulpius
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Trajan, Roman Emperor (53-117 A.D.): A Detailed Exploration of the Armor Depicting Griffins in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Sculpture, Copenhagen, Denmark This detail from a sculpture of the Roman Emperor Trajan (53-117 A.D.), housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of ancient Roman art and military culture. Trajan, whose full name was Marcus Ulpius Traianus, ruled the Roman Empire from 80 to 117 A.D., succeeding Emperor Nerva and preceding the Nervan-Antonine Dynasty. The sculpture showcases Trajan's impressive physique and regal bearing, clad in armor adorned with two winged griffins facing each other. Griffins, a fantastical creature from ancient mythology, are depicted as having the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and sometimes an eagle's talons as replacement for the lion's paws. Their inclusion in Trajan's armor symbolizes his military prowess and imperial power. The griffins' detailed faces, with their piercing gazes and intricately rendered feathers, demonstrate the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient Roman artisans. The armor's hairlike texture and the individual strands of Trajan's hair are also noteworthy, revealing the artist's meticulous attention to detail. This sculpture, originating from the 1st century A.D., is a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire during the reign of Trajan. Its presence in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a reminder of the far-reaching influence of Roman civilization and the enduring allure of its art and history.
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