File:Grande Ludovisi Altemps Inv8574.jpg

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Description

English: So-called “Grande Ludovisi” sarcophagus, with battle scene between Roman soldiers and Germans. The main character is probably Hostilian, Emperor Decius' son (d. 251 CE). Proconnesus marble, Roman artwork, ca. 251/252 CE.

Français : Sarcophage dit « Grande Ludovisi » représentant une bataille entre soldats romains et Germains. Le personnage principal est probablement Hostilien, fils de l'empereur Dèce († 251 ap. J.-C.). Marbre de la Proconnèse, œuvre romaine, vers 251/252 ap. J.-C.

Italiano: Sarcofago detto “Grande Ludovisi”, con scena di battaglia tra soldati Romani e Germani. Il personaggio principale al centro è probabilmente Ostiliano, figlio del imperatore Decio (morto nel 251 d.C.). Marmo proconnesio, opera romana, 251/252 d.C. ca.

Current location

National Museum_of Rome - Palazzo Altemps

	Native name	Museo nazionale romano di palazzo Altemps
	Location	Rome, Italy
	Coordinates	41° 54′ 4.22″ N, 12° 28′ 22.02″ E
	Established	1997
	Website	archeoroma.beniculturali.it

First floor

Accession number

Inv. 8574

Credit line

Found in 1621 near the Tiburtina Gate in Rome; Ludovisi Collection

Source/Photographer

Jastrow (2006)

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