Dioscuri - Ancient Greco-Roman Statue (original) (raw)
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S33.1 DIOSCURI
DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Title | Il Defonso Gruppo |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Marble |
| Height | - |
| Context | - |
| Original / Copy | Roman copy of Greek statue by Praxiteles C4th B.C. |
| Style | Hellenistic |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Two naked youths stand side by side, one with a hand resting on the shoulder of the other. The pair are crowned with wreaths, one holds a cup, and the other a torch held down to an altar. The statues perhaps represent the Dioscuri in their role as patrons of the Olympic games.