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National Etruscan Museum’s terra cotta masterpiece

July 18, 2011
National Etruscan Museum’s terra cotta masterpiece

“Tydeus and Capaneus at the Siege of Thebes” is a temple pediment plaque that was sculpted by a genius: an unknown Etruscan artist. The tale he told through sculpted clay is able to be seen by viewers today, thanks to the monumental effort and dedication required for reconstruction. The high relief plaque illustrates the defeat…

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