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Hygieia Feeding Asclepius's Snake, A318
Ole Woldbye
Ole Woldbye

  • Production Date

    Presumably November 1808

  • Type of Work / Object

    Sculpture > Relief

Explanation

  • Aesculapius is the god of medicine and his daughter Hygieia, the goddess of health. Here she is giving a health-giving drink to the snake winding itself around Aesculapius’ staff. The scene is an allegory of “Health”.

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Dimension

  • Diameter 146.5 cm

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