02-02-2006, 07:05 AM
Hi Christina,
very good points!!!
So the gesture with the raised right arm might be a symbol for the wounded condition of the illustrated Persian and/or Amazon? Also, the Persian is always shown with his left leg climbing over his broken horse.
It seems that the incident when Oxyathres sacrificed himself for the rescue of his brother Darius was so famous even in details and admired in the whole ancient world that it was repeatedly illustrated. He was captured and eventually healed and it is reported that he lived later at Alexander's court and that the murderer of his brother, Bessus, became handed over to him for condemnation:
[url:2se43nbv]http://www.iranica.com/articles/sup/Oxyathres.html[/url]
And although I knew the 'Alexander Sarcophagus' I oversaw that this very scene was even repeated there. Thank You for that reference.
In my eyes all this is a further indication that the Pompeii mosaic is dedicated to the battle of Issos (and not Gaugamela), what do You think?
Greets - Uwe
Quote:I couldn't help thinking of this, when looking at the drawing of the Persian with the upright arm.....called 'wounded Amazon 'http://harpy.uccs.edu/greek/SCULPT/amazon2.jpg
Incidentally on the Etruscan urn, have you noticed that only the Persian has his head and face on, and the same with the horses?
That looks like possible vandalism...
Incidentally, the Alexander Sarcophagus, I just noticed...has the same scene with the Persian......
very good points!!!
So the gesture with the raised right arm might be a symbol for the wounded condition of the illustrated Persian and/or Amazon? Also, the Persian is always shown with his left leg climbing over his broken horse.It seems that the incident when Oxyathres sacrificed himself for the rescue of his brother Darius was so famous even in details and admired in the whole ancient world that it was repeatedly illustrated. He was captured and eventually healed and it is reported that he lived later at Alexander's court and that the murderer of his brother, Bessus, became handed over to him for condemnation:
[url:2se43nbv]http://www.iranica.com/articles/sup/Oxyathres.html[/url]
And although I knew the 'Alexander Sarcophagus' I oversaw that this very scene was even repeated there. Thank You for that reference.
In my eyes all this is a further indication that the Pompeii mosaic is dedicated to the battle of Issos (and not Gaugamela), what do You think?
Greets - Uwe
Greets - Uwe
