Apollo Belvedere
Also known as: Pythian Apollo · Apollo of the Belvedere · Apollo Belvedere (Apollo of the Belvedere; Pythian Apollo) · Apollo of the Belvedere; Pythian Apollo
- 1The Apollo Belvedere is a famous marble sculpture.
- 2The work originates from the period of classical antiquity.
- 3It is specifically attributed to the Hadrianic era.
- 4The statue is widely recognized as a masterpiece of ancient art.
The Apollo Belvedere is a celebrated marble sculpture from classical antiquity.
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Iconic artistic representation of the god
This famous marble sculpture is one of the most influential depictions of Apollo in Western art history, defining his classical aesthetic.
The Apollo Belvedere is a renowned marble sculpture dating back to classical antiquity. It is a celebrated work of art that has been studied and admired for centuries for its craftsmanship and representation of the divine form.
The Apollo Belvedere was featured in the official logo of the Apollo 17 Moon landing mission in 1972Wikimedia Commons: File:Apollo_17-insignia.pngDetailWikimedia Commons: File:Belvedere_Apollo_Pio-Clementino_Inv1015_n5.jpgHead of Apollo, modeled on the Apollo Belvedere (Marble, Roman copy of c. 120 –140 AD), once in the collection of Vincenzo Giustiniani and James-Alexandre de Pourtalès ( British Museum )Wikimedia Commons: File:Head_Apollo_BM_Sc1547.jpg Attributed to the Hadrianic era, the statue exemplifies the aesthetic standards of its time. It remains one of the most famous surviving examples of ancient sculpture, reflecting the enduring cultural impact of classical Greek artistic traditions.