The marble statues of Pan were signed by M. Cossutius Cerdo between 45-25 BC and were found at a villa in Monte Cagnolo near Rome, Italy. The nude statues reveal the god Pan's proud body and link him to sexuality, fertility, and Bacchus, the god of wine. The private statues were crafted by M. Cossutius Cerdo for the pleasure and ownership of the villa's residents.
1. Marble statues of Pan, signed by M. Cossutius Cerdo 45-25 BC.<br />-34290029527500I choose to look at the marble statues of pan, which were singed by M. Cossutius Cerdo. <br />It was made around 45 to 25 BC. (Before Christ.) the statues was made from a Villa in Monte Cagnolo, near Rome in Italy. <br />This statue is very revealing, which tells me that the person of who the statue is must be proud of his body. In my opinion I think it is a roman private statue which could be made just for them and to be away from the public. <br />The statue could be offensive to some people as it reveals a lot of the body which some people might not be happy to look at. <br />The statue is made out of proconnesian marble from the Aegean. Also with pan. <br />Pan is identified not only with countryside, but with sexuality and fertility. <br />The statue is holding a cup of what could be wine which tells me that he is emphasizing his links with Bacchus, god of wine. <br />On the tree stump the name of the artist (M. Cossutius Cerdo.) This is there so the artist of the statue (piece of art work) to show/tell you who made the statue. <br />The purpose of making the piece is to give to the owner for their own pleasure as their private statue. <br />