The River God Arno - Vatican City State
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N 41° 54.402 E 012° 27.213
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This sculpture is located in the Vatican Museum.
Waymark Code: WMK2PW
Location: Vatican City State
Date Posted: 02/03/2014
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This sculpture depicts the river god reclining half naked on a slab while casually holding an apparently empty jug on his hip.
A sign at the site indicates that it dates from the time of Hadrian. It was once part of a fountain in the 16th century with the basin being part of a sarcophagus from 170-180 AD decorated with scenes of battles between Greeks and Amazons. Interestingly, the piece was mistakenly believed to represent the Tigris River for many years.
Unfortunately the artist appears to be unknown.
Associated Religion(s): Roman
Statue Location: Vatican Museum
Entrance Fee: 16 Euros
Artist: unknown
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.