Illustration
This marble head (1st century CE) comes from a statue of the Roman God, probably copying the cult statue of Zeus from Olympia in pose i.e.: seated on a throne. The head was found in Milan near the Castle Sforzesco in the quarter known since antiquity as the 'Porta Giovia'. (Archaeological Museum, Milan)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, May 09). Jupiter. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/620/jupiter/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Jupiter." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 09, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/620/jupiter/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Jupiter." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 May 2012. Web. 23 Apr 2024.
