The Pine Cone in the courtyard at the Vatican Museum is made of bronze. It was made by Publius Cincius Salvius in the first or second century. We know this because he left his name on the base of it.
Iconology
Pagans coveted eternal life, and have sought it by worshipping many objects they find in nature. They worship evergreen as a symbol for eternal life and the pine cone because it is the “fruit” of the evergreen. It was originally found in the baths of Agrippa, and was a fountain. Water is also a symbol for life because water is needed for survival.
Iconology
Pagans coveted eternal life, and have sought it by worshipping many objects they find in nature. They worship evergreen as a symbol for eternal life and the pine cone because it is the “fruit” of the evergreen. It was originally found in the baths of Agrippa, and was a fountain. Water is also a symbol for life because water is needed for survival.
Great blog Andrea, simple but effective. I did not know about the evergreens being a symbol for eternal life. At first I thouht this really random, but now I have seen the light.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, you made it clear that you wanted to show the world this piece of art. This was a great blog and to the point. It was interesting to to learn that that the pine cone was the fruit of the evergreen. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteNice blog. When I saw this at the museum I thought it was like nothing. I really appreciate you choosing this because I now know that the pine cone represents evergreen which is a symbol for eternal life. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, well done. Thanks for choosing this object and explaining it.
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