Panel with the god Zeus/Serapis/Ohrmazd and worshiper
Details
- Palette
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- Medium
- Terracotta, gouache
- Dimensions
- H. 56.8 cm, W. 52.3 cm, D. 5.4 cm 43 lbs
- Origin
- Kushan
- Department
- Ancient West Asian Art
- Holding institution
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image provider
- metropolitan-museum-of-art
- License
- CC0-1.0
- Credit
- Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 2000
Art Genome Taxonomy
8 tags
Subject Matter
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Human Figure Both · 99%
Two human figures are clearly visible in the image; the museum title identifies one as a worshiper and the catalog subject list identifies men.
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Deities and Holy Figures Both · 99%
The museum title identifies the larger bearded figure as Zeus/Serapis/Ohrmazd, and the image shows a prominent bearded figure receiving the attention of the other figure.
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Mythology and Religion Both · 96%
The title describes a god and a worshiper, while the image presents a human figure with raised hands in relation to a larger religious figure.
Visual Qualities
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Earth Tones Visual · 95%
The surviving surface is dominated by pale beige and ocher ground tones with muted red, gray, white, and dark accents.
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Rough Visual · 98%
The panel has visibly uneven, abraded surfaces, extensive flaking and pigment loss, and irregular worn edges.
Medium and Techniques
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Painting Both · 99%
The object is visibly a painted panel, and the museum classifies it as a painted panel made with terracotta and gouache.
Time Periods
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Ancient Art Metadata · 99%
The museum dates the panel to circa the 3rd century CE, placing it within ancient art.
Materials
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Terracotta Metadata · 99%
The museum specifies terracotta as part of the medium.
Source & rights
Unknown artist. Panel with the god Zeus/Serapis/Ohrmazd and worshiper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.