Grave Stele of Young Man Shaking His Father's Hand

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 410-400 BCE

Abstract

Full length front center

Keywords

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

Alt Text

A stone relief sculpture depicting two men in ancient attire, one holding a small dog between them. The figures are carved with detailed drapery and expressions.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece); Dipylon Gate (Athens, Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

The scene shown in this funerary stele relief is of a young man shaking his father's hand, with a dog accompanying them at their feet. Particularly in sacred sites such as Epidaurus, dogs are depicted in small statues and reliefs resting beside or at the feet of patients undergoing healing. These images correspond with written accounts describing dogs licking wounds, reinforcing their therapeutic role. The action between the two men is a dexiosis, or handshake. The empty space between the figures would have bore painted decorations. The monument was originally crowned by a separately carved ornament that is absent. This object is currently housed at the National Archeological Museum of Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0500

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Grave Stele of Young Man Shaking His Father's Hand" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 523.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/523