Zeus
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Zeus in Art
The depiction of a god or goddess by ancient Greek artist is normally consistent and drawn from the mythology surrounding the god or goddess. Students should compare the many artistic portrayals of Zeus for consistencies. A list regular portrayed scenes, positions and actions should be compiled. From this list a clear conclusion may be drawn as to the regular portrayal of Zeus.
Below are selected vases, sculpture and coins on which Zeus appears. These items have been selected for their clear images and descriptions.
Coins: BCMA 1919.58.4a, BCMA 1919.58.5a, BCMA 1919.58.65, BCMA 1958.18.5, Dewing 1113, Dewing 1125, Dewing 1375, Dewing 1858, Dewing 1889, Dewing 1893, Dewing 1935, Dewing 2376, Dewing 2779, Dewing 2780, Dewing 2781, Dewing 562, Dewing 929.
Vases: Boston 00.330, Boston 63.473, Florence 4209, Harvard 1977.216.2244, London 1971.11-1.1, London E224, Worcester 1966.63.
Sculpture: Aegina East Pediment 2, Athens Br. 15161, Athens, Acropolis 590, Athens, Agora S 2354, Athens, Agora I 7154, Athens, Agora S 2499, Athens, Agora S 312, Parthenon East Pediment, Parthenon Metopes, Parthenon WP.A, Parthenon West Pediment.
