Cassandra Placing Herself under the Protection of Pallas, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, France
The 200-centimeter-tall marble sculpture depicts Cassandra seeking protection from the goddess Athena, represented through detailed craftsmanship and mythological symbolism.
French sculptor Aimé Millet created this masterful work in 1877, which was first presented at the Paris Salon and later exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1878.
The statue represents the Greek mythological figure Cassandra, known for her prophetic abilities, and forms part of the collections of both the Musée d'Orsay and Louvre Museum.
Located near the Grand Bassin Rond in the Tuileries Garden, the statue features an information plaque at its base and remains accessible to wheelchair users.
Two serpents incorporated into the statue design symbolize the wisdom and knowledge associated with Pallas Athena in Greek mythology.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1877
Creator: Aimé Millet
Height: 200 cm
Width: 72 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.86301,2.32989
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:20
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