Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus. Wedding of Poseidon and Amphitrite in the bridal carriage, tritons and Doris. Front panel.


Roman Art. Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus or “Statue Base of Marcus Antonius”, relief freize of a monumental statue group base. Sea thiasos for the wedding of Poseidon and Amphitrite, 2nd half of the 2nd century BC. (about 150 ). Detail: Poseidon and Amphitrite in the bridal carriage, drawn by two Tritons playing music and Doris, mother of Amphitrite, carrying two torches to light the procession; Erotes (front panel). Glyptothek. Munich. Germany.


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