{ 2017 03 26 }

The Warrior of Capestrano (Italian, 6th C. BCE)

– photo: Francesco Salerno

inscription on the sculpture (left strut) reads,

Me, a beautiful image made Aninis for King Nevio Pompuledio.

first known dedication to an artist. (from here)

 

Posted by simon on Sunday, March 26th, 2017, at 12:58 pm, and filed under journal.

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