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Tomb of Calisna Sepu. Etruscan art
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Tomb of Calisna Sepu. Etruscan art
Tomb of Calisna Sepu. 4th-3rd c. BC. Woman belonging to the nobilty. Etruscan art. Sculpture. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. National Museum of Archaeology
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1. Title: "A Noblewoman's Eternal Rest: The Tomb of Calisna Sepu and Her Portrait Sculpture" The Tomb of Calisna Sepu, a masterpiece of Etruscan art, dates back to the 4th-3rd century BC and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Etruria. Housed in the National Museum of Archaeology in Florence, Italy, this tomb is a vertical, upright structure that offers a glimpse into the lives of the Etruscan nobility. The interior of the tomb is adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, reflecting the Etruscans' appreciation for the art of decoration. At the heart of this tomb lies the portrait sculpture of Calisna Sepu, a woman of noble birth. The statue, carved from marble, depicts her in an upright position, with her head turned slightly to the side, as if in deep thought. Her facial features are finely detailed, revealing a strong, determined expression. Calisna Sepu's portrait sculpture is a rare example of Etruscan art that focuses on individual portraits. The sculpture's realistic representation of the subject's features, including her wrinkles and individual teeth, is a departure from the idealized portraits of the Greek and Roman periods. This suggests that the Etruscans placed great importance on preserving the likenesses of their deceased loved ones. The Tomb of Calisna Sepu also includes the sculptures of a man and a woman, believed to be her husband and another woman, respectively. The presence of these figures suggests that the Etruscans believed in the concept of the afterlife as a continuation of life, where couples could be together even in death. The Tomb of Calisna Sepu is a valuable reminder of the Etruscan civilization, a people whose influence on Western art and culture is immeasurable. The portrait sculpture of Calisna Sepu, in particular, is a poignant reminder of the individual lives that once flourished in ancient Etruria.
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