Family of Asclepius
by Andonis Katanos
Title
Family of Asclepius
Artist
Andonis Katanos
Medium
Photograph - Archaeological Photography
Description
Votive relief in the shape of a temple. Pendelic marble. Probably from Loukou, Arcadia. The relief depicts Asklepios with Hygeia in the background. Behind Asklepios are his sons Machaon and Podaleirios, and his daughters Iaso, Akeso and Panakeia. A family of worshipers is depicted at the left, leading a sacrificial pig. Their maidservant carrying a hamper covered with a cloth can be seen in the background.400-350 BC. National Archaeological Museum Athens
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November 22nd, 2012
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