Apr 27, 2009
Apr 27, 2009

Relief of Apollo with Nike

Relief of Apollo with Nike

27 BC-AD 14

Greek marble

Overall: 41.6 x 46.4 cm (16 3/8 x 18 1/4 in.)

Weight: 

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1930.522

Location

Did you know?

Between the figures is a draped egg-shaped stone known as an omphalos, the metaphorical center of the world.

Description

This is a typical example of Neo-Attic work, a school that revived the Archaic style of the late sixth century BC. The elongated figures and mannered gestures are typical of this school.

See also
Collection: 
GR - Roman
Department: 
Greek and Roman Art
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Greek marble

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