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Sacrifice to Hercules

Sacrifice to Hercules

Close up of the tondo adrieneo, a round ornament dedicated to the emperor Adriano. As well as hunting scenes the tondos depict also scenes of sacrifice to the gods. This particular one, represents the sacrifice to Hercules.
Galleries: Arch of Constantine, Relief Sculpture, Roman Sculpture
Keywords: arch, arch of constantine, arch of triumph, architettura romana, arco, arco di trionfo, constantine, dio hercules, emperor hadrian, god hercules,, hunting scenes, imperatore adriano, impero romano, medallion, roma, roman, roman architecture, roman empire, romano, rome, sacrifice to the gods, sacrificio agli dei, scene di caccia, tondo
Photo Location: Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 08/11/2010
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 4686×3498
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 41°53'23"N 12°29'27"E
Picture Number: 8877