Levende Tombes: De Tombe van de Haterii als visuele communicatie.
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2024-06-15
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At the beginning of the second century AD, the Haterii family constructed an impressive tomb on the Via Labicana near Rome. Discovered in 1948, this monument has captivated archaeologists and art historians with its detailed reliefs. Inscriptions reveal the tomb was intended for Hateria and her husband Quintus Haterius, likely a wealthy freedwoman and a public contractor. The reliefs are notable for depicting a pilleum worn by some figures, seen on the crane relief and a mourning scene. This thesis explores why the patron chose to depict these figures with such caps and how Romans interpreted this imagery. Despite the lack of written sources explaining the reasons behind the visual program and reception of these reliefs, this study analyzes possible interpretations and the cultural context in which these artworks were created and perceived.
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Faculteit der Letteren