The Kritios boy.

KritiosPost 480 BC

Acropolis Museum
Athens, Greece

A characteristic sculpture of the period after the Persian Wars, aptly combining motion, plasticity and seriousness in facial expression. It is considered the work of the sculptor Kritios. Marble from the island of Paros.

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Title: The Kritios boy.
Creator: Kritios sculptor
Date Created: Post 480 BC
Physical Dimensions: h860 m
Type: Marble statue
Rights: Acropolis Museum Collection

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