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The Women of Darius's Family before Alexander the Great
A fresco from the Villa Farnesina depicting Alexander the Great (center)and his future wife, Roxana (left, on bed). On the right is Hephaestion, Alexander's companion and Hymen, the god of marriage.
Jupiter Kissing Ganymede
This fresco depicts the Roman god Jupiter kissing his mortal lover Ganymede. Painted as an imitation of an ancient Roman fresco, it was created to fool archeologist and art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann, due to his enthusiasm for homosexual love and themes.
Death of Hyacinthos
In this painting, Apollo holds his dead lover, Hyacinthos, who has been killed by a discus thrown by Apollos and blown off course by the jealous west wind Zephyrus.
Portrait Head of Antinous, possibly as the god Dionysus
Marble portrait head from a statue of Antinous (as Dionysus?) wearing a wreath of ivy. The bust is modern.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu fighting the Bull of Heaven?
Drinking cup showing Achilles bandaging Patroclus’ wound
A drinking cup showing Achilles and Patroclus