Painted tombstone from Vergina representing two male figures
Format
TIFF
Start date
400 B.C.
End date
301 B.C.
Historical period
1st millennium B.C.
Description
The two male figures represent Adymos (left) and the defunct, Cleonymos (right). Adymos wears a short tunic, a long mantle, high string sandals, a broad hat and he holds a spear in his left hand. Cleonymos wears a broad mantle, a longer tunic and he holds out his right hand; a small servant stands by his left leg. The pediment relief is decorated with vegetal motifs on a blue background. Beneath the pediment there is an inscription.
Language
Ancient Greek
Physical type
Medium
Material and technique
Fond
Project
Data provider
Rights Holder

