Collection: | Athens, Acropolis Museum |
Title: | Giant from the Gigantomachy pediment |
Context: | From Athens, Acropolis |
Findspot: | Found at Athens, Acropolis |
Summary: | Giant from the Gigantomachy pediment |
Material: | Marble |
Sculpture Type: | Architectural |
Category: | Statuary group |
Placement: | Pediment |
Style: | Late Archaic |
Technique: | In-the-round |
Original or Copy: | Original |
Date: | ca. 520 BC - ca. 500 BC |
Scale: | Over life-size |
Region: | Attica |
Period: | Late Archaic |
Subject Description: This giant, as restored, leans forward to the right, with his left knee on the ground, supporting himself with his left arm, while he raises his left arm (presumably holding a weapon in his left hand). His hair is long and wavy, pulled back on the crown, and arranged in ringlets around the forehead.
Condition: Fragmentary
Condition Description: Restored from several fragments, some of which join.
Material Description: Island marble, according to Brouskari
Associated Building: Athens, Old Temple of Athena
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