Statue of Trajan, known as the Hercules-Silvanus
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Statue of Trajan, known as the Hercules-Silvanus
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Published 2017-03-31T17:07:22+00:00
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This statue, possibly carved after the death of Trajan (AD 98-117), shows an unusual image of the emperor portrayed in the heroic-divine role of Hercules-Silvanus. A leonté (lion's skin) is draped over the naked body as a symbol of Hercules, the hero associated with victory and triumph. Silvano, the god of fertility and abundance, is evoked by the pine crown on the emperor's head. In this representation, the celebration of Trajan's heroic camphaigns of conquest find an effective form of expression. First half of 2nd century
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| Date published | 31/03/2017 |
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| Title | Statue of Trajan, known as the Hercules-Silvanus |
| Date | First half of 2nd century AD |
| Accession | Inv. 124481 |
| Period | Classical |
| Medium | Marble |
| Credit | Unknown provence |
| Place | Palazzo Massimo alle Terme |
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