Fragment of Diadoumenos at The Louvre, Paris

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This sculpture fragment, known as the Diadoumenos, literally translates to 'someone who tied a headband around their front', a common practice after an athletic victory. It is a Roman copy from the 1st century AD of a Greek bronze original made in 430 BC. The original bronze probably stood in a temple like Olympia or Delphi, where games were frequently held. Ancient written accounts (Lucian, Philopseudes 18; Pliny, N.H. xxxiv 15) and over forty known copies confirm that the original bronze was one of Polykleitos' most highly regarded creations, created by the renowned Greek sculptor from Argos during the mid-5th century BC. In both his sculptures and written works, such as the Canon, Polykleitos sought to represent the nude male figure with perfect harmony among all parts, based on principles that could be easily followed by others. He carefully designed his figures with special attention paid to bodily proportions and stance, resulting in a singularly harmonious effect. The thorax and pelvis of the Diadoumenos tilt in opposite directions, creating rhythmic contrasts in the torso that give an impression of organic vitality. The position of the feet poised between standing and walking gives a sense of potential movement. This calculated pose, found in almost all works attributed to Polykleitos, became a standard formula used in Greco-Roman and later Western European art. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)