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Oil on linen, 12×18″ +Frame. Temple now a church in the Forum of Rome, Italy.
Oil on Linen, 12×18″ with hand made frame. Temple of Anoninus Pius & Faustina now a church, Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Mirandain. the Forum of Rome, Italy.
This was the first temple in the Forum dedicated the an Emperors Wife. Founded in 141AD at the height of Rome’s power and wealth. Based on numismatic evidence, the study of coins, the temple was originally fenced off from the Via Sacra and a large seated statue of Faustina would have been inside. Fragments of this statue and one of Antoninus Pius, were discovered in front of the Temple.
About the Artist
J Hugh L Beattie is a distinguished commission artist based near Colchester, East Anglia. His large studio is a vibrant busy tapestry of British culture, brought to life through the paint brush. Here, classical elegance meets patriotic history. Hugh’s work is a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional composition. His work is a beacon of grace in an age often side-tracked by hum-drum modernism.
