Nike untying her sandal, Marble relief at Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece
The marble relief depicts Nike, the goddess of victory, bending forward to untie her sandal while maintaining balance with her wings extended.
Created around 410 BCE, this relief fragment originates from the parapet of the Temple of Athena Nike during the Classical period of Greek architecture.
The gesture of removing sandals represents a ritual act of respect when entering sacred spaces in ancient Greek religious practices.
The relief stands at approximately one meter tall and demonstrates the technical mastery of marble carving techniques used in ancient Greek sculpture.
The relief shows an experimental approach to movement, presenting Nike in an unstable position that breaks from traditional static sculptural poses.
Inception: 410s BCE
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 37.96911,23.72830
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:28
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