Roman Statuary Collection in the Prado - Madrid, Spain
N 40° 24.892 W 003° 41.538
30T E 441264 N 4474035
The Prado museum has a sizeable collection of Roman statues.
Waymark Code: WMZ5R8
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 09/14/2018
Views: 7
Examples include
The Apotheosis of Claudius in which the eagle and weapons are part of a funerary monument from the period of Emperor Augustus (27 B.C.-14 A.D.).
Prometheus models the first man from the 2nd century AD, a fragment of a Roman sarcophagus depicting the Titan, Prometheus, modelling a statue of a nude youth.
Sarcophagus with the story of Achilles and Polyxena (Fragment) from the mid 3rd century, which is especially interesting because it is the only example of its iconography.
Bust of the Emperor Hadrian from the second century showing him in his maturity.
And many more.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: €15
Opening days/times:
From Monday to Saturday
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays and holidays
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Completely intact or reconstructed
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