XIII. Pantheon, Colosseum, and Temple of Hercules Victor i. Pantheon, 3-1/2”h., c 1870’s, ; tinted Volterran alabaster ii. Colosseum, 4”h., c 1870’s, ; colorful Volteran alabaster iii. Temple of Hercules Victor, 3-1/2”h., c 1870’s,Volterran alabaster See Pricing
While we think of ancient Roman monuments as immutable, many have changed, some not so long ago. Occasionally, these differences help us date their souvenirs. In the 17th century, a pair of bell towers was added to the front of the Pantheon. Unloved, they came to be known as the “asses ears”, their design attributed to Bernini. (In fact, their architect was Carlo Maderno.) In 1883, or 1892, or the 1870s, depending upon which history we believe, they were removed.
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