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The fragmented stele depicts an athlete confidently holding a strigil and an aryballos. A small servant accompanies him, along with his two energetic hounds. The deceased's representation in familiar settings is a common theme in funerary steles from...

This monumental marble group sculpture brings to life a pivotal moment from Ovid's epic poem Metamorphosis. Andromeda, bound to a rock, is about to be handed over to a terrifying sea monster that has been terrorizing the region, sent by Neptune as...

René Frémin, born October 1, 1672, died February 17, 1744, was a renowned French sculptor who honed his skills at the prestigious Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture (Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture). Under the tutelage of esteemed...

The breastplate lying in wait by the pedestal of the statue clearly signifies that the individual portrayed in this majestic style nude is a mighty warlord. The resemblance to a likeness of Julius Caesar suggests that the head may represent an...

Chrysippus, a renowned Stoic philosopher of ancient Greece, is likely the elderly figure depicted in this captivating sculpture from the third century BC. According to Cicero's writings in the 1st century BC (On the Ends of Good and Evil, Book I,...

Human: The collection, displayed at the Salon in 1761, forms part of the impressive collections of the renowned amateurs La Live de Jully and La live de La Briche. The Erythraean Sibyl was a celebrated prophetess of ancient times who presided over...

Time and Truth emerged as a relatively rare theme in art, but found its wings in Renaissance painting before spreading to sculpture in the 19th Century. In this allegory, Truth stands tall as a proud young woman whose stunning beauty is illuminated...

Cupid and Psyche is a legendary tale that originated from the renowned Latin novel Metamorphoses, also known as The Golden Ass, penned by Apuleius in the 2nd century AD. This timeless narrative revolves around the triumphant love story of Psyche...

The portrait of Emperor Leo I, also known as the Thracian, boasts a naturalist style that starkly contrasts with the geometric style prevalent during Theodosian emperors' reign. Crafted from alabaster, the head is a masterpiece. Leo I, born in 401...

Raphael Sanzio da Urbino burst forth on April 6 or March 28, 1483 – and left an indelible mark until April 6, 1520, as a trailblazing Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is celebrated for its crystal-clear form, effortless...

Antonio Canova's statue The Three Graces is a Neoclassical masterpiece crafted from marble, depicting the mythological three charites, daughters of Zeus - identified on some engravings as Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia, who embody beauty, charm and...

L'Espérance, or Expectation in English translation, is a lifelike sculpture by Paul Lemoyne, also known as Lemoyne Saint-Paul (1783-1873). ...The marble sculpture shows a woman sitting on a rock, resting her weight on an anchor; it is typically seen as...

In Greek mythology, the Niobids were offspring of Amphion of Thebes and Niobe who met their demise at the hands of Apollo and Artemis. The reason behind this tragic event was Niobe's boastful claim that her numerous children surpassed those of Leto,...

Minerva burst forth from Roman mythology as the goddess of prudence and patroness of arts, trade, and military strategy. Born fully armed from Jupiter's forehead, this powerful deity was destined for greatness. However, a prophecy foretold that her...

Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain was born on October 11, 1710, and went on to become a renowned French sculptor whose work blended neoclassical style with the playful charm and softness of the Rococo era, significantly influenced by his famous...

Nisus and Euryalus are a pair of friends serving under Aeneas in the Aeneid, an epic poem by Virgil that tells the story of Augustus Caesar's ancestor. Their daring mission among enemy lines, recounted in Book 9, showcases their stealthy skills and...

Jean Antoine Houdon, renowned French sculptor of the Enlightenment period, achieved unparalleled success through his captivating portraits, earning him widespread acclaim among his contemporaries and enduring legacy in history. His unique ability to...

Ptolemy VI Philometor (Ptolemaĩos Philomḗtōr, ca. 186–145 BC) is a king of Egypt from the Ptolemaic period who ruled from 180 to 145 BC. In 170 BC, Seleucid King Antiochus IV begins the sixth Syrian War and invades Egypt twice, earning him a crown in...

The son of Shoshenq I and his chief consort Karomat A, Osorkon I was a powerful ruler who served as Egypt's 22nd Dynasty king for around 922 BC – 887 BC. He succeeded his father Shoshenq I, who likely died just after launching a successful campaign...

Nicolas Coustou crafts a marble masterpiece, completed in 1731, depicting Louis XV as the powerful Zeus. Standing alongside is Marie Leszczynska's likeness, created to accompany her husband in the artwork commissioned by the Duke of Antin, General...

In ancient Roman mythology, Diana emerged as the goddess of hunting, moonlit nights and childbirth, commanding respect for her association with untamed creatures and dense forests. As a powerful figure, she possessed the unique ability to converse...

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This mysterious funerary stele or tablet remains incomplete and anonymous: vital details are missing from the mother's and one child's heads, while above their heads a coronation scene - possibly a pediment - would have added an inscription to the...

Anselm Flamen crafted the serene goddess Diana herself, accompanied by an excited canine companion who appears eager for their next adventure together. Flamen also created a statue of a nymph, one with an ecstatic spaniel at her side. ...The nymph was...

Cosimo I de' Medici (12 June 1519 - 21 April 1574) ruled as the second Duke of Florence from 1537 until 1569, when he became the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, a position that would cement his legacy. Cosimo's most lasting contribution is arguably the...

Metrodorus of Lampsacus, the younger, emerged around 330-278 BC as a prominent Greek philosopher originating from Lampsacus. Strong ties existed between him and Epicureanism, his philosophical alma mater. ...This connection is vividly illustrated by a...

Melpomene, initially known as the Muse of Singing, evolved into the revered Muse of Tragedy, a title she proudly bears today. Her name is derived from the Greek verb melpô or melpomai, signifying "to dance with joyful song." Typically depicted...

In ancient Roman mythology, Diana was revered as a heavenly goddess, associated with hunting, the moon, and childbirth, possessing the power to communicate and control wild animals. Her connection to woodland and wildlife was unparalleled, and she...

This fierce warrior from ancient Gaul (known to the Greeks as a gallate) stands out with his unruly hair and distinctive oval shield emblazoned in the center. He fights on despite being gravely injured, his strength waning. The sculpture exudes an...

This young woman was initially misinterpreted as a suppliant refuge on an altar - Dido, Danae or Alceste. The statue type, known by two other ancient replicas, reproduced an original work that included two marble fragments identified in the Acropolis...