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Arch of Titus

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built in 82 AD by Domitian

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commemorates Titus' victories including the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD

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holes in the letters are where bronze letters were attached

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shows parade when Titus returned from Jerusalem

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in spandrals, flying female figures of victory

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a capital and the column

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combines Corinthian but also Ionic, composite capitals

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center of bay

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image of Titus in chariot riding alone without his father

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with female figure, winged, and a personification of victory

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holding laurel wreath above his head

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four horses

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led by woman in helmet, goddess Roma, welcoming him back

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two other male figures

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the senate

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the people

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scene on other side of bay

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solders bringing back trophies, things they have stolen from Jerusalem

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the 7 branched candelabrum, shoulders bend under weight

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for people to see the scale of the victory

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Flavians often demonstrated a respect and an afinity for the people of Rome and a political maneuver

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central bay

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stay below it and look up

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coffered ceiling

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rosettes

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ornate decoration

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almost a tapestry

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in center: Titus being carried to heaven on the back of an eagle

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apotheosis

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it could be that the Arch of Titus served as his tomb

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there is a staircase and a chamber which might have contained his urn