Antique Bronze Sculpture - Apollo Belvedere - by Leochares

Apollo Belvedere is a prototypical example of classical statuary. The original of the sculpture on the left was sculptured between 350 and 325 BC and is attributed to the late classical sculptor Leochares. The work depicts the Greek god Apollon. Appolon is the god of light, healing, spring, moral purity and knowledge, as well as the prophecy and arts, especially music and poetry. Moreover he is the god of archers. The sculpture on the left shows the juvenile naked Appolo, son of Zeus, in his role as an archer. This artwork is mounted on a round black marble base and supplied with the artist's signature.

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Leochares was a Greek ore caster and sculptor at the time of Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great. He lived in the 4th century BC and was active in the Greek capital Athens. He drew his inspiration from Greek mythology. So he made including several statues of Zeus, Ares and images of Apollon as well as a Ganymede being carried away by an eagle.

Height: 43 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 15.5 cm
Weight: 6,8 kg
100% bronze