19th Century French Neoclassical Plaster Wall Relief of the Roman God Neptune
wa-1488
An early 19th Century, antique French wall or bas relief of the Roman God Neptune made of hand crafted Plaster, in good condition. The detailed Parisian wall panel is depicting on the left side Pluto with a muse and on the right side the Greek God Hermes, surrounded by a large temple. Not recommended for exterior use. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1820 - 1840, Paris, France.
The Roman God Neptune is the god of freshwater and the sea in the Roman religion. He is the companion part of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek religion, Neptune is the brother of Jupiter and Pluto.
The Greek God Pluto was the sovereign of the Greek underworld ( is a distinct division where and individual goes after death ), in the Greek religion.
The Greek God Hermes is an Olympian god in the Ancient Greek religion and mythology. He served as the envoy of the gods, also considered the protector of human heralds and travelers, etc.
The Greek Mythology is the body of legends, initial told by the ancient Greeks. These stories, sagas concern the origin and the nature of the world, the lives and activities of heroes and mythological creatures.
The Roman Mythology is the body of traditional stories relating to ancient Rome’s legendary origins and religious system.
Material: French Plaster
Country of Origin: France
Dimensions: 30.25" H x 31.25" W x 1.75" D