Ole Woldbye
Ole Woldbye
  • Presumably November 1808
  • Sculpture > Relief

Explanation

  • Aesculapius is the god of medicine and his daughter Hygieia, the goddess of health. Here she is giving a health-giving drink to the snake winding itself around Aesculapius’ staff. The scene is an allegory of “Health”.

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Dimension

  • Diameter 146.5 cm

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