Colossal head of Athena Promachos
Marble. Roman copy of 117—138 CE after Athena Promachos by Phidias (5th century BCE).
Inv. No. 1434.Rome, Vatican Museums, Chiaramonti Museum, XVI. 3Photo by Alex Goldenshtein
Colossal head of Athena Promachos.
Marble. Roman copy of 117—138 CE after Athena Promachos by Phidias (5th century BCE).
Inv. No. 1434.
Rome, Vatican Museums, Chiaramonti Museum, XVI. 3
(Roma, Musei Vaticani, Museo Chiaramonti).
Description:
Colossal head of Athene, perhaps intended for a statue made of other material. The restored eyes re-create the vivacity of gaze characteristic of ancient works.
Credits:
© 2004 Photo: Alex Goldenshtein
© 1986. Text: Guide to the Vatican: Museums and City. Pontifical Monuments, Museums and Galleries. Tipografia Vaticana, p. 34.
© 1986. Text: Guide to the Vatican: Museums and City. Pontifical Monuments, Museums and Galleries. Tipografia Vaticana, p. 34.
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