Statue of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus
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Title
Statue of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus
Subject
Celsus Polemaeanus, Tiberius Julius--Statues.
Statues--Turkey--Ephesus (Extinct city)
Library of Celsus (Ephesus, Turkey)
Ephesus (Extinct city)
Statues--Turkey--Ephesus (Extinct city)
Library of Celsus (Ephesus, Turkey)
Ephesus (Extinct city)
Description
Though housed in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, this statue of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus may have stood in the apse of his library in Ephesus.
It was not uncommon for Roman libraries to have statuary to the gods or benefactors. In this case, Celsus is the honoree, the library having been built by his son, Gaius Julius Aquila, as both a tribute to his father and as his tomb. (The apse is over the tomb.)
Being of Greek descent, Celsus was a Roman senator and governor of Asia. His son Aquila held the rank of consul.
The statue is missing its right arm, which was probably upraised in salute or greeting.
It was not uncommon for Roman libraries to have statuary to the gods or benefactors. In this case, Celsus is the honoree, the library having been built by his son, Gaius Julius Aquila, as both a tribute to his father and as his tomb. (The apse is over the tomb.)
Being of Greek descent, Celsus was a Roman senator and governor of Asia. His son Aquila held the rank of consul.
The statue is missing its right arm, which was probably upraised in salute or greeting.
Creator
Giovanni Dall'Orto
Date
May 28, 2016
Rights
In the public domain (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DSC04522_Istanbul_-_Museo_archeol._-_Il_proconsole_Polemeanus_-_106-107_d.C._-_da_Efeso_-_Foto_G._Dall%27Orto_28-5-2006.jpg)
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
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