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The tower of Farnese, Apollonius and his brother Tauriscus. The story behind it: Amphion and Zethus tiing Dirce wife of Lykos, King of Thebes to the bull as punishment for Dirce's maltreatment of their mother. Copper etching by Robert van Audenaerd (1663-1743) Published in "Raccolta Di Statue Antiche e Moderne Data In Luce Sotto I Gloriosi Auspici Della Santita Di N.S: Papa Clemente XI" by Domenico de Rossi. Rome, 1704

Statues, Mythology, Tower of Farnese, Toro di Farnese, Farnese Bull, Apollonius, Tauriscus

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"Gruppo di Statue detto il Toro di Farnese - Opera maravigliosa di Taurisco ed Apillonio scultori Greci Scolpita in un solo marmo grande"

This marvelous group is called the Tower of Farnese.

In the English / American language this incredible sculpture is called "The Farnese Bull". It is the largest ever found sculpture made of one singe marble block.Formerly located in the Villa Farnese this sculpture is now located (since 1826) in the collection of the "Museo Archeologico Nazionale Napoli"

Plinius the elder relates that his sculpture was carved by the Greek artists (from the Island of Rhodod)

Apollonius and his brother Tauriscus.

The story behind it: Amphion and Zethus tiing Dirce wife of Lykos, King of Thebes to the bull as punishment for Dirce's maltreatment of their mother.

Copper etching by Robert van Audenaerd (1663-1743)

Published in "Raccolta Di Statue Antiche e Moderne Data In Luce Sotto I Gloriosi Auspici Della Santita Di N.S: Papa Clemente XI" by Domenico de Rossi.

Rome, 1704

Minimal traces of age and use. There is a little paper break lower left margin, reaching half a cm toward the text below. I has been repaired and is no damage to speak of.

Measured within the surrounding black line: 38,5 x 29,5 cm (ca. 15.2 x 11.6")

 

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