Statue of Apollo Statue of Apollo
National Museum of Archaeology
Lisboa, Portugal
Nude Apollo a symbol of divinity, next to him is a shepherd's bag. This figure of a young Apolo is the protector of shepherds, culture and knowledge. This is one of the largest classical sculptures found in Portugal. From what remains of the head/hair it can be deduced that the head was made according to hellenistic practices. These types of sculptures were common in the second century AD.
Nude Apollo a symbol of divinity, next to him is a shepherd's bag. This figure of a young Apolo is the protector of shepherds, culture and knowledge. This is one of the largest classical sculptures found in Portugal. From what remains of the head/hair it can be deduced that the head was made according to hellenistic practices. These types of sculptures were common in the second century AD.
- Title: Statue of Apollo Statue of Apollo
- Date Created: 2nd century AD
- Location: National Museum of Archaeology, National Museum of Archaeology
- Provenance: Herdade do Álamo, concelho de Alcoutim, Herdade do Álamo, concelho de Alcoutim
- Rights: José Pessoa. ADF/DGPC, José Pessoa ADF/DGPC
- Medium: White marble
- Art Form: Sculpture
- Depicted Person: Apolo
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