Déesse-mère
Description
Figurine sans tête en terre cuite blanche, bivalve
Subject depicted
figure mythologique (déesse-mère, femme, maternité, allaitement, nourrisson)
About this work
The artwork titled "Déesse-mère", attributed to Atelier de Pistillus, is preserved at musée Rolin. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: archéologie, sculpture, gallo-romain. It was created using the following materials and techniques: terre cuite (céramique), moulage. Its period of creation is identified as: 1er siècle;2nd Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Déesse-mère" is preserved at musée Rolin, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Le musée Rolin conserve Déesse-mère, oeuvre de Atelier de Pistillus. terre cuite (céramique), moulage est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. Elle mesure Hauteur en cm 11.30 ; Largeur en cm 5.07 ; Epaisseur en cm 4.2. Elle figure : figure mythologique (déesse-mère, femme, maternité, allaitement, nourrisson). Elle a été créée durant la 1er siècle;2e siècle. Note sur cette oeuvre : Atelier de Pistillus : céramiste ; Autun, 1er siècle ; Autun, 2e siècle.
Creation context
Atelier de Pistillus achève Déesse-mère dans un climat artistique profondément marqué par la 1er siècle;2e siècle. Le musée Rolin, qui en conserve l'original, perpétue ainsi la mémoire d'un moment essentiel de l'histoire de l'art, où les créateurs ont su répondre aux défis de leur époque avec inventivité et audace.
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The work « Déesse-mère » is held at musée Rolin, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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