Ara PacisSaturnia Tellus

This panel (13–9 BC) from the Ara Pacis Augustae depicts Saturnia Tellus, Roman goddess of the earth, seated with animals, flora, and two infants. She symbolizes fertility, peace, and abundance, reflecting Augustus’s ideals. Flanked by sea and sky deities, the scene illustrates a flourishing empire nurtured by harmony and nature, highlighting the prosperity and stability Augustus aimed to project across the Roman world.