Aphrodite of Syracuse, Ancient marble statue at National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece
The Aphrodite of Syracuse stands 1.80 meters tall, crafted from Parian marble, depicting the goddess with a himation draped above her genitals.
The statue was found in Baiae, Italy, and underwent restoration by Antonio Canova who recreated missing parts including the head, neck, and right arm.
The sculpture represents a Roman reproduction of a Greek original, following the Venus pudica type where the goddess covers her breast with her right hand.
The statue remains in gallery display at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens under inventory number 3524, accessible during regular museum hours.
Michael Embeirikos donated this marble masterwork to the museum in 1924 after acquiring it from Lord Hope's collection of classical artifacts.
Inception: 2 century
Creator: Antonio Canova
Height: 1.8 m
Made from material: Parian marble
GPS coordinates: 37.98910,23.73180
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:33
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