Venus from High Rochester James K
First Glance Venus Beady Eyes 2 Nymphs Holding a water jug and a towel Eyes drawn to symmetry Venus mid-bath Perpendicular angles Foliage to either side
The Facts High Relief Sculpture Stone Romano-Celtic period 2nd-3rd century AD Found at High Rochester
Symbolism Venus is pictured with 2 water nymphs ‘Hydraxia’ Venus born from the sea Standard Mythology
What does this show? Merging of styles of Art (Romanisation) Economy Celtic acceptance Economy No sculptors from overseas Religion Celtic acceptance of Roman gods & goddesses