Image: Grande Ludovisi Altemps Inv8574 (cropped)
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Description: So-called “Grande Ludovisi” sarcophagus, with battle scene between Roman soldiers and Germans. The main character is probably Hostilian, Emperor Decius' son (d. 251 CE). Proconnesus marble, Roman artwork, ca. 251/252 CE.
Title: Grande Ludovisi Altemps Inv8574 (cropped)
Credit: Jastrow (2006)
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