Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs, Sculpture in Venice, Italy
The Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs is a porphyry sculpture group of four Roman emperors dating from around 300 AD.
The sculpture was taken from Constantinople (now Istanbul) during the Fourth Crusade in 1204 and brought to Venice.
The sculpture represents the concept of joint rule in the Roman Empire, known as the Tetrarchy.
It is located on the exterior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.
The sculpture is notable for its departure from classical Roman art, featuring abstract forms and rigid poses.
Location: Venice
Inception: 290s
Height: 130 cm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: porphyry
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