Apollonius Of Tralles
Apollonius of Tralles: Farnese BullFarnese Bull, marble sculpture by Apollonius of Tralles; in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Italy. Apollonius Of Tralles (flourished 2nd century bc) was a Greek sculptor from the province of Caria, in Asia Minor, known for his execution in collaboration with his brother Tauriscus of a marble group known as the “Farnese Bull.” The work represented Zethus and Amphion, the twin builders of Thebes, tying their stepmother, Dirce, to the horns of a wild bull in punishment for her torment of their mother, Antiope.
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13 February 2024
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