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English: So-called “Grande Ludovisi” sarcophagus, with battle scene between Roman soldiers and Germans. The main character is probably Hostilian , Emperor Decius ' son (d. 251 AD). Proconnesus marble, Roman artwork, ca. 251/252 AD.
Français : Sarcophage dit « Grande Ludovisi » représentant une bataille entre soldats romains et Germains. Le personnage principal est probablement Hostilien, fils de l'empereur Dèce († 251 ap. J.-C.). Marbre de la Proconnèse, œuvre romaine, vers 251/252 ap. J.-C.
Italiano: Sarcofago detto “Grande Ludovisi”, con scena di battaglia tra soldati Romani e Germani. Il personaggio principale al centro è probabilmente Ostiliano, figlio del imperatore Decio (morto nel 251 d.C.). Marmo proconnesio, opera romana, 251/252 d.C. ca.
institution QS:P195,Q1816007
Current location
First floor
Accession number
Inv. 8574
Credit line Found in 1621 near the Tiburtina Gate in Rome; Ludovisi Collection
Source/Photographer Jastrow (2006)
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