Bronze statue of youth from Antikythera shipwreck

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

This bronze statue shows a nude male youth standing in a relaxed pose, with one arm raised in gesture. The detailed muscles and curly hair reflect classical ideals of beauty and strength. It may represent Paris holding the apple of Strife or Perseus with Medusa's head.

Bronze statue of nude youth in contrapposto stance, possibly Paris or Perseus, from Antikythera shipwreck

Genre: 340-330 BC

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Bronze statue of a young man

Material: Bronze Date range: About 340-330 BC Origin: Found in the Antikythera shipwreck This...

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