Two perforated altar reliefs from the Mithraeum at Mundelsheim.
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Two perforated altar reliefs from the Mithraeum at Mundelsheim. One depicts Sol, the sun god, with the radiant. The other shows Luna, the goddess of the moon, with the crescent.
In Roman times, they were illuminated from behind, creating a striking play of light and shadow that must have transformed the dark sanctuary into a dramatic stage.
Dating 2nd/3rd cantury AD.
Landesmuseum Württemberg -
Two perforated altar reliefs from the Mithraeum at Mundelsheim. One depicts Sol, the sun god, with the radiant. The other shows Luna, the goddess of the moon, with the crescent.
In Roman times, they were illuminated from behind, creating a striking play of light and shadow that must have transformed the dark sanctuary into a dramatic stage.
Dating 2nd/3rd cantury AD.
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Two perforated altar reliefs from the Mithraeum at Mundelsheim. One depicts Sol, the sun god, with the radiant. The other shows Luna, the goddess of the moon, with the crescent.
In Roman times, they were illuminated from behind, creating a striking play of light and shadow that must have transformed the dark sanctuary into a dramatic stage.
Dating 2nd/3rd cantury AD.
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