Rapolla's sarcophagus

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Rapolla's sarcophagus sent on October 10, 2017 (11:53) by Jancuia. 46 comments, 1080 views.

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Il Sarcofago di Rapolla è un monumento marmoreo risalente alla seconda metà del II secolo d.C., conservato oggi nel Museo Nazionale del Melfese a Melfi. Fu rinvenuto nel 1856, in località Albero in Piano a Rapolla, lungo il tracciato dell'antica via Appia ed è considerato tra i migliori esempi di arte funeraria dei maestri dell'Asia Minore. La cassa marmorea riproduce un tempio che ha la porta al centro di uno dei lati minori; una serie di nicchie ad arco, piattabanda e a timpano, alternate, racchiudono statue di divinità e di eroi classici; la parte superiore presenta, a coronamento, un fregio con tritoni e mostri marini. Sul coperchio, scolpito a forma di letto, giace la statua di una giovane defunta raffigurante, secondo alcuni, Emilia Scaura. Emilia Scaura (100 a.C. circa - 82 a.C.) era la figlia del patrizio romano Marco Emilio Scauro e della sua seconda moglie Cecilia Metella Dalmatica. Al momento della nascita di Emilia, Scauro era sessantenne e, nel ruolo di princeps senatus, oratore del Senato, era uno dei più illustri politici di Roma. Dopo la morte del padre, Emilia fu cresciuta dal secondo marito di sua madre, Lucio Cornelio Silla. Silla usò la sua figliastra per alleanze politiche. Nell'82, Emilia si sposò e venne messa incinta da un uomo che criticava chiaramente la condotta del padre dittatore. Silla forzò la ragazza al divorzio. Subito dopo, Emilia sposò Gneo Pompeo Magno, mentre era ancora incinta dal primo matrimonio. Questo matrimonio aumentò la popolarità di Pompeo e la sua ascesa, dal momento che Emilia era una patrizia aristocratica, mentre egli proveniva da una nuova famiglia di senatori. Emilia morì di parto poco dopo il secondo matrimonio. Fonti: Wikipedia

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Vittorio.f

sent on October 10, 2017 (11:58) | This comment has been translated

Excellent composition!

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Victor
Hello

Carlo Bassi

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I agree with Vittorio ;-)
Hello Carlo.

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Carlo
Hello

Lastpeanut

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

it's a little looking with the eyes of others ...
I like it :-)
Hello
Ezio

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Ezio
Hello

Giorgio Occhipinti

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great document image with a great caption!
Hi Jancuia.
Giorgio

user125134

sent on October 10, 2017 (12:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

It is superfluous to say that I prefer the b & n version, dear Jancuia. :-)
A greeting Danilo

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (13:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Giorgio
Hello

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (13:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I also Danilo
Hello

Raffaele49

sent on October 10, 2017 (13:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Composition and history make this shot very enjoyable. Hi Raffaele ;-)

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (13:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Raffaele
Hello

Emmegiu

sent on October 10, 2017 (15:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Jancuia honored the deceased by making a serious image and strictly respecting black and white to avoid color chagrin. Very nice the contrast between the visitors in the shade and the statue in the light. In summary, a nice interpretation of a sensitive person who you are, very good. A greeting no.

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (15:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you We are very kind
A good greeting
Jancuia

MaryAnnG

sent on October 10, 2017 (16:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful, with shadows. I like it. Thanks for the interesting caption.
Hi, Anna Maria

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (16:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Anna Maria
A greeting
Jancuia

GattaAgata

sent on October 10, 2017 (20:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

interesting your caption. Of this sarcophagus and Emilia's story I had never heard of it, I confess it.
Interesting is the use of light and the inclusion of visitors who parade watching this beautiful funeral monument. compliments.
a greeting, GA

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (20:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks GA :-P
A greeting
Jancuia

Nonnaolga

sent on October 10, 2017 (20:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I also like this game of light and shadow that the observer is anonymous, so paying tribute to the deceased illuminated. interesting the caption.
Hello
Paul

Jancuia

sent on October 10, 2017 (20:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Paul. Good and right observation. These were intentions
A greeting
Jancuia

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