Famous 25 Ancient Greek Statues

Sleeping Hermaphrodite Statue

Sleeping Hermaphrodite Statue is a famous statue in ancient Greek mythology. Its prototype is the beautiful boy Hermaphroditus in ancient Greek mythology. Hermaphroditus is the son of Hermes and Aphrodite. He rejected the pursuit of the water fairy Saramasis. In order to be with him forever, the water fairy asked the main god Zeus to combine their bodies into one. From then on, Hermaphrodite became hermaphrodite. This sculpture enjoys a high reputation in the art and collection circles because of its unique artistic style and profound cultural background. It is one of the most famous artworks in the Louvre.

Ancient Athena Statue

The Ancient Athena Statue is a huge statue about 35 feet tall, made mainly of ivory and gold. It was designed to symbolize Athena, the patron goddess of the city of Athens, and served as an object of wonder and admiration in the ancient Greek world. The statue originally stood in the Parthenon and was later destroyed, but its replica still stands in the Parthenon in Athens today as an important symbol of ancient Greek culture.

The statue of Athena is usually depicted wearing a war crown, holding a shield and a spear, and surrounded by statues of snakes and the goddess of victory. Although we may not be able to fully restore its original beauty, we can still feel its majesty and fine details through the existing replicas.

Apollo and The Lyre Statue

The Apollo and the Lyre Statue is a famous statue in ancient Greek mythology, usually depicting Apollo holding a lyre. Apollo is one of the main gods in ancient Greek mythology, symbolizing wisdom, art, combat and strength. The lyre is a stringed instrument that is often used to play beautiful music.

Apollo Belvedere Statue

“Apollo Belvedere Statue” is a famous marble sculpture in the Vatican Museum. The sculpture was made in ancient Rome based on a bronze sculpture by the ancient Greek sculptor Leochares between 350 and 325 BC. In 1509, it was identified as “the most precious work in the Belvedere Courtyard.”

Marble Asclepius Statue

The marble Asclepius statue is an important artifact of the ancient Greek historical city of Titania. Initially, there was no special relationship between Asclepius (the god of medicine) and Axol (the goddess of Titania), but in literature and legend, they were described as father and daughter or husband and wife. The statue was built between 340 and 330 BC and has a height of 49 cm and a width of 90 cm. Since 1845, the statue has been housed in the Louvre Museum.

When visiting the Louvre, this statue is a highlight that cannot be missed, which allows people to feel the profound cultural and artistic charm of ancient Greek mythology. Through each stone of the statue, you can listen to the legend of the ancient Greek goddess and feel the wisdom and artistic attainments of ancient craftsmen.

Greek Statue Athena Mattei

Mattei Athena Statue is a work by the Greek sculptor Cephisodotos or Euphranor in the 4th century BC. The original is about Piraeus, Athens. The work was copied by Rome in the 1st century AD and is now in the Louvre in France. The replica is about 2.3 meters high.

Original: Created by the ancient Greek sculptor Cephisodotos or Euphranor.

Currently, the Roman copy of Mattei’s Athena is collected by the Louvre in France and is one of the many art collections of the Louvre.

Borghese Gladiator

The Borghese Gladiator is a famous sculpture from the ancient Greek period, dating back to 100 BC. The sculpture was originally made by the ancient Greek sculptor Agasias of Ephesus, and was later discovered and collected in the Louvre in the early 17th century.

The sculpture originally stood on the ruins of Nero’s estate, and was not excavated until 1611 and collected in the Louvre. The sculpture depicts a warrior, not a gladiator, which may mean that he is not a fighter used in competitions, but an ordinary soldier.

Serapis Bust

The Bust of Serapis is a famous ancient sculpture dating back to the Hellenistic period.

The Bust of Serapis was the Egyptian-Hellenistic god of the underworld, designed by the Greeks as a combination of Osiris and Apis. He was considered the husband of Isis and the guardian of the afterlife and the underworld. This composite god embodies the fusion of Greek and Egyptian religions.

Statue of Venus Louvre

The Statue of Venus in the Louvre, commonly known as the Venus de Milo, is one of the most famous ancient Greek sculptures. It was discovered in 1820 on the island of Milos and dates back to around 130-100 BCE, during the Hellenistic period. The statue is believed to depict Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, known as Venus in Roman mythology.

The sculpture is celebrated for its idealized form, graceful posture, and mysterious missing arms, which add to its allure and intrigue. The Venus de Milo is a prime example of classical beauty and remains a symbol of ancient Greek artistry.

Venus of Palazzo Altemps

The Venus of Palazzo Altemps is a Roman marble sculpture of the goddess Venus, believed to be a copy of a famous Greek original, possibly inspired by the works of Praxiteles. The statue depicts Venus in a modest pose, often referred to as “Venus Pudica,” where she attempts to cover her body, highlighting both her beauty and vulnerability. This version is housed in the Palazzo Altemps museum in Rome and is a significant example of Roman admiration and reproduction of Greek classical art.

Venus of Milo Louvre

The statue of Venus Milo, commonly known as the Venus of Milos, is a famous ancient Greek sculpture now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. It is believed to represent Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, or the Roman goddess Venus. Created around 100 BC, the statue is known for its elegance, elaborate clothing, and idealized beauty, although its arms are missing, which adds to its mystique.

Discovered on the island of Milos in 1820, the statue quickly became a symbol of classical beauty and one of the most iconic works in the Louvre.

Diana of Versailles

Diana of Versailles is a famous sculpture from the 1st to 2nd century AD, now in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. This sculpture was discovered in Italy and depicts the goddess Diana in Roman mythology. According to mythology, Diana is the daughter of Zeus in Greek mythology, the goddess of hunting, the goddess of the moon, and one of the 12 main gods on Mount Olympus.

This sculpture shows Diana and her sacred animal, a sika deer. One of her hands pulls an arrow from the quiver on her back, vividly showing her strength and independent spirit.

Farnese Bull Sculpture

The Farnese Bull is a famous ancient Roman marble sculpture that depicts the mythological scene of Dirce being tied to a wild bull. It is considered the largest single sculpture recovered from antiquity. The statue was discovered in the Baths of Caracalla in Rome and is now housed in the Naples National Archaeological Museum. The sculpture is admired for its dynamic composition and intricate detailing, showcasing the technical mastery of ancient Roman sculptors.

Ganymede Abducted By The Eagle

The Rape of Ganymede is a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a famous Renaissance painter. The painting depicts a young boy being taken to the sky by an eagle. Later, it was made into the Ganymede Abducted By The Eagle statue.

Athena Giustiniani

The Athena Giustiniani Statue is a statue from ancient Greek mythology, usually depicting the image of Athena, the goddess of victory. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war and textiles in ancient Greek mythology and is regarded as the patron saint of the city of Athens.

Laocoon and His Sons Sculpture

Laocoon and his son’s sculpture is a classic ancient Greek sculpture from the Laocoon group, which tells a tragic story of Laocoon and his two sons.

Laocoon: The central figure is Laocoon, a Trojan priest who is depicted as strong and muscular. He is struggling to break free from the entanglement of two serpents, which represent the Greek soldiers. Laocoon’s facial expression is both painful and helpless, expressing his struggle against his fate.

His Two Sons: Laocoon’s two sons are also depicted in the sculpture. The eldest son is seen escaping from the snake’s entanglement, looking back at his father. The younger son is tightly wrapped around by a snake, seemingly about to suffocate.

The sculpture is said to have been created by three sculptors: Laocoon, his son, and a third one. The story they tell is that Laocoon was wrongly accused by the Greeks of being a traitor, and in his defense, the two serpents attacked his sons, who were killed by the serpents as a sign that Laocoon was telling the truth.

Leda and The Swan

“Leda and the Swan” is a famous story from Greek mythology, telling the story of how Zeus, in the form of a swan, seduced and married Leda, the Queen of Sparta. This scene has been represented many times in art, especially in sculpture, which often shows Leda and the swan entwined, capturing the complex beauty and power of the myth. Through this type of work, sculptors have explored the relationship between humans and gods, as well as the integration of plant and animal forms with the human form.

Menelaus Supporting the Body of Patroclus

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus is a 3rd century BC Greek sculpture depicting a classic scene from the Trojan War. The sculpture depicts the Spartan king Menelaus rushing into the battlefield in grief after learning that his son Patroclus was killed in the battle, and finally retrieving Patroclus’ body.

Nymph with a Shell

Nymph with a Shell is a Roman replica of a Greek sculpture from the first century AD. The original was a sculpture of a young girl playing with sheep bones. When the Romans copied it, they modified it to a pose holding a shell. It is now in the Louvre in France. The work is 0.6 meters high and has been repaired many times.

Marble Statue of Kouros

The marble statue of a Kouros is a masterpiece of Attic sculpture art in ancient Greece, created between 590 and 580 BC. The name Kouros means naked male youth in ancient Greek.

Polykleitos Statue

Polykleitos was a famous sculptor and art theorist in ancient Greece, active in the 5th century BC. His theory of human aesthetics and research on proportions had a profound impact on later artists.

Polykleitos proposed a theory of harmonious and symmetrical proportions of various parts of the human body, especially the ideal ratio of head to body is 1:7. This ratio is reflected in many of his works and has become the standard of classical and academic sculpture.

Woman in Chiton

“Woman in Chiton” means “woman in a robe” or “woman in a robe”, which has an important position in ancient Greek culture.

Chiton is a robe, usually made of a wide piece of cloth, similar to a huge rectangular piece of cloth.

This garment is usually worn by women, although in ancient Greece, men also wore this garment, but it was less common.

Ancient Gallic Warriors

The Dying Gaul is a famous sculpture from the Hellenistic period, about 93 cm high. The original was a bronze statue of the ancient Greek Kingdom of Pergamon. The artist is unknown and has now been lost. The Roman marble replica of this sculpture is collected in the Capitoline Gallery in Rome, Italy.

The Dying Gaul depicts a scene of a Gallic warrior being injured in a battle with the Greeks. He sits on the ground, his body leaning to the right front, his right hand supporting the ground, his left knee bent, as if he is still struggling to stand up. His expression shows the pain brought by the injury and his unyielding perseverance, revealing the complex emotions of a hero in his dying moment.

Seated Warrior Sculpture

The Seated Warrior sculpture is a replica of a Hellenistic sculpture, the original of which was made in ancient Greece and is now in the Palazzo Altemps Museum of the National Museum of Rome, Italy. The artist of this sculpture is unknown, it is a Roman replica that imitates the ancient Greek style of sculpture.

Greek Statue of Hercules

The Greek sculpture “Hercules” is a bronze statue of the ancient Greek hero Hercules, and the existing replica is 310 cm high. Hercules is a famous strong god in ancient Greek mythology, known for his twelve difficult tasks. This statue depicts him resting tiredly after completing the twelve tasks, reflecting his heroic nature and strength.