Sculpture
Seated Statue of Juno
Details
- Date
- 2025
- Author / Artist
- Dimensions
- 200cm
- Material
- Portland cement
- Catalogue number
- SHPT.39
- Current location
- South Portico
Recreation of the seated statue of Juno. Little evidence was able to be uncovered about the original seated Juno at Stowe, it was sold to Lady Glamis in the 1848 sale, listed as ‘the companion’ to Cybele. Like Cybele, Juno was first sculpted in clay with her positioning opposite to the of Cybele as we know that historically they sat opposite each other on the Portico. The orb and spear represent the universe over which Juno rules and her role as protector of Rome. The peacock represents Juno’s celestial domain, the eyes are the stars scattered accross the night sky.
