Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn
Juno on a Jupiter Pillar (200-25 AD)
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Detail of Jupiter Pillar from Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn, c.200-225. Jupiter pillars are a special form of column monuments to Jupiter. Surviving from this example is the formed base and upper section of a square pillar with fluting a capital carved with leaves. A niche in the pillar is occupied by the goddess Juno in long robes and a mantle pulled over her head, holding an offering bowl and sceptre. Trees occupy the side niches. At the top is Jupiter with beard, long curly hair, but sadly no longer a face. He sits on a throne draped with cloths. In his right hand he probably held a lightning bundle and in his raised left hand a sceptre.
Date: 1/24/08 2:27 PM
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