Marble grave stele with a family group ca. 360 B

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Because the frame that once held this relief in place has vanished, there are no inscriptions that could reveal the identity of the deceased person. The seated man and the veiled woman standing behind him lock their gaze straight ahead, as if they were ignoring the young woman who gazes down at them with a mixture of sadness and concern. Does she mourn her dead father, or is she the only one left to remember them? Despite its ambiguity and somber mood, this relief radiates an intense yet controlled sense of family unity. Crafted by a master artist, this grave stele stands out as one of the most breathtaking examples that have survived from ancient times. From The Metropolitan Museum