The Piccolo Ludovisi Sarcophagus: a Seventeenth Century Forgery?

On the occasion of her 80th birthday, our former Director Professor Siri Sande will give an open lecture on a controversial topic: Is the celebrated Piccolo Ludovisi Sarcophagus really a seventeenth century forgery? The Institute is delighted to host a reception in her honour immediately after the lecture. Please join us in celebrating an extraordinary woman and great scholar!

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The "piccolo Ludovisi sarcophagus" at Museo Nazionale Romano.

Image may contain: Sleeve, Event, Jewellery, Curtain, Magenta.Siri Sande was Director of The Norwegian Institute in Rome 2003–2007. Trained as a classical archaeologist, her expertise embraces a wide range of topics, like Greek and Roman sculpture and portraiture, architecture, triumphal monuments, and iconography. Prof. Sande has led and participated in several excavations in Italy and Greece. She is known as an inspiring teacher and is one of Norway's leading experts on the Ancient World. See more here.

Registrations for participation in person are now closed.

The lecture can be followed online: https://uio.zoom.us/j/66227662194

Published Sep. 15, 2023 12:07 PM - Last modified Oct. 10, 2023 9:27 AM