This relief depicts a little pediment with a depiction of the three major divinities of the Roman pantheon. At the centre there is Jove –Zeus- with one of his attributes, the eagle. On his side there are Juno with her head veiled, and Minerva with her helmet and round shield. At the side of the triad there are Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri. The relief was probably inspired to the pediment of the Capitoline temple, after the Domitian’s reconstruction. |
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Today Michelangelo's celling of the Sistine Chapel is 500 years old.
The stories of the genesis painted by the Master which deeply influenced the Art history and are still inspiring millions of people were inagurated on October 31st with the celebration of the Vespers of All Saints Day by the pope Julius II. Tonight the pope Benedict XVI will celebrate in the Sistine chapel to celebrate this important anniversary. A large number of state museums will be open tomorrow night from 8:00 till 2:00am.
Some events and concerts will be organized as well...the museums cost will be 1 euro. It's a great opportunity for Romans and foreign travelers.... |
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