This collection celebrates art featuring the Roman god of freshwater, Neptune, who is revered for his dominion over the sea and horses, paralleling the Greek deity Poseidon. The gallery illustrates a range of artistic interpretations, encompassing paintings, sculptures, and drawings. The Fountain of Neptune A remarkable piece is a bronze sculpture located at the Fountain…
Mercury, in Roman mythology, stands as the deity of wealth, commerce, eloquence, communication, messengers, travelers, borders, and luck. His likeness is often compared to Hermes in Greek mythology as both gods share many similar attributes. Visually, Mercury is characterized as a nimble, youthful figure often adorned with his signature winged sandals and a helmet. These…
Quirinus: The Roman God of Communities Quirinus is recognized as a significant deity in ancient Roman spirituality. Initially, he was among the top Roman gods, alongside Jupiter and Mars, and his worship was managed by one of the three principal flamines. These flamines, priests dedicated to specific gods, placed Quirinus in a lower rank within…