Minneapolis Institute of Art
Feast Before the Altar of the God Terminus
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (Il Grechetto)LinkedCulture matchlcp-3b543fc24316
- Date
- c. 1645
- Medium
- Etching
- Department
- European Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 9665
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
The god Terminus, who was probably of Sabine origin, was the custodian of the borders of the land of the State. He held the stones or markers that delineated the borders between individual properties during the terminal celebrations on February 23rd. Garlands and cakes were placed upon these stones. The bold, vigorous strokes of the etching needle typify Castiglione's technique. Italy, Europe
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- Credit line
- The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund
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