Stake attention in this memory
This image shows a close-up of a fragment of a marble sculpture of a horse's head. The sculpture is weathered and shows signs of age and damage, but the powerful features of the horse, including its open mouth and bulging eyes, are still evident. The horse's head is depicted in profile, facing left, with its mane and forelock rendered in detail. The sculpture is displayed against a plain, dark brown wall, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes the texture and form of the marble. A small, rectangular plaque with text in Cyrillic script is attached to the wall to the right of the sculpture. The text identifies the artwork as "Head of a horse from the scene 'The Birth of Athena from the head of Zeus' from the Parthenon" by Phidias, dating from 438-432 BC. The label also indicates that it is from the "Eastern pediment." The lighting in the image casts a shadow on the wall behind the sculpture, suggesting an indoor setting, likely a museum or exhibition space. The overall impression is one of ancient artistry preserved for modern viewers. The context of Saint Petersburg, Russia, implies this artifact is housed in one of the city's renowned museums, such as the Hermitage Museum, which holds a significant collection of classical antiquities.
No transactions found
