Description
Pantheon of Agrippa. Rome, Italy (125 AD). Imperial Roman Architecture.
Made in PLA with marble and clay extracts. Ideal for decorating desks and shelves, adding style and personality to your space.
Dimensions:
Width: 10 cm
Height: 8 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Weight: 100 g
(Available in other colors and sizes upon request)
History:
The Pantheon of Agrippa, rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD, is one of the most emblematic temples of Roman architecture. Although it preserves the inscription of Agrippa’s original building, its design was completely transformed into a symbolic space that united mankind with the gods and the emperor with divinity. The temple was dedicated to the worship of all Roman gods, while also serving as a manifestation of imperial power.
The Pantheon’s architecture is based on a cosmological conception of the universe. The building forms a perfect sphere through the combination of a circular plan and a dome measuring 43.2 meters in both diameter and height. The lower section symbolizes the terrestrial (sublunar) world, while the dome represents the celestial (supralunar) realm, with the central oculus symbolizing the Sun. This configuration materializes the idea of unity between heaven and earth, reflected in the maxim: “as above, so below.”
From a construction standpoint, the Pantheon is a synthesis of technical innovation and formal balance. It consists of a classical portico with Corinthian columns, an intermediate prismatic structure, and the great rotunda. Inside, seven niches house different deities. The dome was built using Roman concrete, lightened with lighter materials in its upper layers and decorated with coffers that reduce weight and emphasize verticality. The combination of Greek and Roman elements, along with its northward orientation, reflects the integration of tradition, technique, and symbolism in Imperial Roman architecture.
