Sleeping Ariadne
Classical Antiquites - Plaster casts
Date | early 20th century (plaster cast), late 19th century, after a model from around 120—140 AD (original) |
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Object type | plaster cast |
Medium, technique | plaster |
Dimensions | 44 x 79 x 79 cm |
Inventory number | Ag.642 |
Collection | Classical Antiquites - Plaster casts |
On view | Star Fortress (Komárom), Portraits of Roman Emperors, Gallery XI |
Fragments of a marble crater, commonly referred to as the Warwick Vase after one of its owners, were found in the eighteenth century. Both sides are decorated with four heads in profile, among which the masks of Bacchus, Silenus, and perhaps Ariadne can be identified. The find caused quite a sensation, resulting in a number of modern adaptations. Some are exact copies, others rework the original freely, including the model of this plaster cast, which shows the masks in frontal view and with significant alterations.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.