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AUC PHILOLOGICA, Vol 2017 No 2 (2017), 43–55
The Punishment of Tarpeia and Its Possible Iconographic Inspiration
Lenka Vacinová
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14712/24646830.2017.12
published online: 18. 10. 2017
abstract
The motif of the Punishment of Tarpeia is surprisingly rare in Roman visual arts. However, the surviving examples show iconographical unity and imply their common primary visual source of inspiration. The article is exploring the possible models considering the less obvious iconographical similarities and resemblances in terms of content found in the Greek art. The cases of the infamous intriguer Dirce and traitor Dolon are discussed, as well as the remarkable resemblances found on some images of the Death of Caeneus. While the latter indicates the inspiration based on free associations and the similar circumstances of death of the both protagonists, Dolon and Dirce seem to influence the creator of the iconographic scheme of the Punishment of Tarpeia in a more straight way.
keywords: iconography; Tarpeia; betrayal; punishment; exposure; nudity
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