Bronze statuette of Apollo
Unknown Artist
ca. 500 BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/8 x 5/8 x 2 in. (11.1 x 1.6 x 5.1 cm)
Classification
Bronzes
Culture & Period
Greek · Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1907
Accession Number
07.286.91
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze statuette of Apollo, dating to around 500 BCE, captures the Greek god of music, prophecy, healing, and the sun during the early Classical period. Standing just 4 3/8 inches tall, this diminutive yet powerful figure exemplifies the transition from the rigid Archaic style to the more naturalistic ideals of Classical Greek art. Crafted by an unknown artist, it likely served as a votive offering in a sanctuary or a personal devotional object, reflecting the deep reverence for Apollo in ancient Greek society. Bronze was a prestigious medium for Greek sculptures, cast using th...