Interpretatio Graeca - in Art

In Art

Examples of deities depicted in syncretic compositions by means of interpretatio graeca or romana:

• Jupiter Ammon (terracotta of Hellenistic style, 1st century AD)

• Syncretized figure from the Eastern provinces, perhaps a Genius (1st century BC–1st century AD)

• Isis holding sistrum and oinochoe (Roman marble, reign of Hadrian)

• Isis, Serapis, the child Harpocrates and Dionysos (relief from Roman Africa, late 2nd century AD)

• Worshipper before Zeus-Serapis-Ohrmazd (Bactria, 3rd century AD)