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A trio of the gods that the ancient Romans worshiped are shown in this amazing sculpture from the second century.
The Rodolfo Lanciani Archaeological Museum in the small town of Guidonia Montecelio, just outside Rome, is home to one of the most important and unique examples of the Capitoline Triad, a marble sculpture depicting three of the main deities in the ancient Roman pantheon of gods. In the center of the sculpture is King of the Gods, Jupiter. His wife Juno, the Queen sits on his left, and his daughter Minerva, goddess of wisdom sits on his right. The deities are portrayed seated on a ceremonial throne with their sacred animals at their feet: Jupiter’s is an eagle, Juno’s a peacock, and Minerva’s an owl.
