Temple of Antoninus and Faustina

Title

Temple of Antoninus and Faustina

Identifier

1632

Alternative Title or Name

San Lorenzo in Miranda

Work Type

visual works

Work Location

Italy (nation)
Rome (inhabited place)

Style/Period

Imperial (Roman)

Subject

temples (buildings)
architectural drawings (visual works)

Description

Reconstruction drawing of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum, with a shadow of the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the background. "This temple was built by Antoninus Pius to honor his deified wife Faustina who died in 141 CE. After Antoninus died in 161 the temple was rededicated to them both. The dedicatory inscription (central image below) reads "divo Antonino et divae Faustinae ex s c." The temple is a podium temple in the form of prostyle. The frieze on the sides (right below) has floral motifs and griffons. In the middle ages (some scholars say 7th or 8th century, others the 11th) the temple was integrated into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda,"--by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton University.

Reproduction Type

jpeg

ID Number

A1REROM1-1NDR6A5

Files

A1REROM1-1NDR6A5.jpg
Date Added
August 29, 2013
Collection
LTU Digital Images
Item Type
VRA Core
Tags
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Citation
“Temple of Antoninus and Faustina,” LTU Digital Images, accessed May 6, 2024, https://ltuimagecollection.omeka.net/items/show/12879.