The Boy (the so-called "praying boy")

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The Praying Boy is a statue that was created in ancient Greece around 300 BCE. It resurfaced centuries later in 17th century France where it was owned by Surintendant Foucquet. Who is the subject of this sculpture? A nude boy praying with his arms lifted to the heavens is depicted in this sculpture. Although its practical purposes are limited, it's believed that the statue could have once held jars or urns (Loring & Robinson 1891, 225). What can be learned about the statue's technical specifications? Other than its artistic value, the statue was a product of Greek culture and would likely have been owned by a patron in Rhodes as a decorative fixture.