Romano-Egyptian Painting of Serapis

Illustration

Arienne King
by Getty Museum
published on 27 February 2021
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A painting of the Graeco-Egyptian god Serapis, wearing his characteristic grain-counter (modius) on his head. Made in Roman Egypt, c. 100-200 CE. Tempera painting on wood panel. 39.1 × 19.1 cm (15 3/8 × 7 1/2 in). The panel is a part of the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.

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