The paper analyzes one of the most interesting iconographies of Fortuna, the so-called "Tuche of Bupalo". The text shows how some bizarre iconography of XVI century are derived for misunderstanding of the greek word "polos" present in a famous description of Pausanias, whose various translations (axis, hinge, foal) resulted in unusual allegorical figures.
Fortuna semper movetur. Iconografie e varianti della statua della Fortuna Smirnea descritta da Pausania
MAFFEI, SONIA
2005-01-01
Abstract
The paper analyzes one of the most interesting iconographies of Fortuna, the so-called "Tuche of Bupalo". The text shows how some bizarre iconography of XVI century are derived for misunderstanding of the greek word "polos" present in a famous description of Pausanias, whose various translations (axis, hinge, foal) resulted in unusual allegorical figures.File in questo prodotto:
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