Roman sarcophagus of the Seasons. Front view. In the central part, the figure of the deceased within a pendentive (clipeus) flanked by two winged geniuses. Scene of the myth of Selene and Endymion. In the upper part, two winged geniuses holding a poster. To the sides, agricultural scenes of the Roman life: production of wine and oil. 4th century AD. From Empuries (province of Girona), Catalonia. Archaeological Museum of Catalonia. Girona, Catalonia, Spain.


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