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Bertel Thorvaldsen
1770-1844
Hygieia Feeding Asclepius's Snake
Whole work's title
Strength, Health, Justice, and Wisdom
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Location
Inventory Number
A322
Catalogue Number
A322Catalogue Level / Collection
Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)
Explanation
- Aesculapius is the god of medicine, and his daughter Hygieia is the goddess of health. Like another Hebe, she is giving a drink of health to the snake entwining Aesculapius’ staff.
Motif / Theme
- Animal > Snake
- Object > Tool > Staff > Asclepius staff
- Human > God > Asclepius / Aesculapius
- Human > Goddess > Hygieia / Salus
Version / Edition
Marble Version
Dimension
- Diameter 80.5 cm
Art Form / Craft
Sculpture
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Acquisition Mode
Bequest from Bertel ThorvaldsenAcquisition Date
March 24, 1844