Funerary Stele of a Young Man and His Youthful Servant

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 430-420 BCE

Abstract

Full frontal center view

Keywords

Greek Early Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Funerary stelae, Reliefs (Sculptures), Pentelic marble

Alt Text

A stone relief sculpture featuring two figures, one standing and draped in a toga, the other smaller and seated. The background includes intricate decorative patterns.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Aegina (Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This is a grave stele made of Pentelic marble from the late 5th century BCE. The object was found on Aegina, though some believe it to be connected to Salamis. In the scene, a standing youth has his head in profile, holding a small bird in his left hand and extends his right hands towards a hanging cage. Next to him is a grieving young servant who leans against a pillar. Above this figure is a crouching cat, though its face is missing. The horizontal molding is decorated with a relief band of palmettes and lotus flowers. The scene suggests a funerary context. This object is currently held at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0335

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Funerary Stele of a Young Man and His Youthful Servant" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 362.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/362