Chapter 15- Dan's list



Niobid Sarcophagi p. 218

-One of the earliest datable 2nd century sarcophagi

-Standard western type with reliefs on the front and side

-Represents the bloody tale of divine retribution against Niobe

-At the right, Niobe and Amphion mourn their slain children

Hercules Sarcophagi p. 219

-From Mantua is a western style sarcophagus

-The front of the coffin shows the first 10 of the 12 labors

-The 11th and 12th labors are shown on the sides

-The sculptor shoes Hercules aging during each labor

Meleager Sarcophagi 222-3

-Meleager hunted and killed a wild boar

-He’s front and center of the relief thrusting his spear at the boar

-Behind him is Atlanta with her bow and arrows

-The lid continues the saga by showing Meleager being carried to the grave

Amazon Sarcophagi p. 224

-Shows the battle on the coffin and the Amazon captives on the lid

-Amazons were in Amazon art as allegories for historical events

-The coffin alludes to Antonine warfare with Victory on the left and right

-One holds a garland and the other holds a trophy with 2nd CE armor

Mummy Portraits p. 227-229

-Roman mummies had painted portraits on wood placed in the caskets

-They did not wear masks like the pharonic mummies

-The portraits were probably painted while the person was still alive

-The paintings depict a wide range of people, young and old, rich and poor.