Kritios Boy, Ancient marble sculpture at Acropolis Museum, Greece
The Kritios Boy, a 120-centimeter marble statue created by sculptor Critius, represents a young male figure in a natural standing position.
The sculpture was discovered in 1865 southeast of the Parthenon during excavations, with the head found separately and reattached in 1888.
The statue marks the transition between Archaic and Classical Greek art through its realistic portrayal and absence of traditional archaic smile.
The Acropolis Museum displays this statue in a dedicated section that allows visitors to examine the precise carving techniques and remaining traces of color.
The statue shows the first known use of contrapposto stance in Greek sculpture, with weight shifted to one leg creating natural body movement.
Inception: 480s BCE
Creator: Critius
Height: 120 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 37.96911,23.72830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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