Grave Stele of Ktesilaos and Theano, Detail of Ktesilaos

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 400 BCE

Abstract

Detail of Ktesilaos

Keywords

Greek Late Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Statues, Reliefs (Sculptures), Funerary stelae

Alt Text

A stone sculpture of a bearded man draped in flowing robes, with one arm bent and holding an object. The figure is carved in relief against a flat background.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

The Grave Stele of Ktesilaos and Theano is a Late Classical Greek marble relief from Athens. It commemorates the burial of Ktesilaos and his wife Theano, and is one of the few surviving examples of a funerary stele depicting both spouses together. Funerary stelae in the Classical period were inscribed stone slabs placed over tomb as grave markers, often with reliefs showing the deceased, family members, or symbolic motifs. This example is notable for its dual representation, with both individuals depicted, reflecting the importance of honoring both spouses in Athenian funerary practices. This style is in alignment with the period's emphasis on naturalism, drapery, and refined facial features. The object is currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0451

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Grave Stele of Ktesilaos and Theano, Detail of Ktesilaos" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 478.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/478