200,00 €
A Classical-style depiction of Athena, presenting the goddess as a composed guardian armed with spear and shield.
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This representation of Athena, goddess of wisdom, strategy, and civic protection, reflects a Classical Greek sculptural type developed during the 5th century BCE, the height of artistic achievement in Athens. Athena is shown standing in a composed, upright posture, holding a spear and shield—attributes that define her dual nature as both intellectual guardian and strategic warrior.
The figure’s restrained stance and elongated proportions align with the ideals of the Classical period, emphasizing balance, clarity, and controlled strength rather than dramatic movement. The crested helmet signifies vigilance and authority, while the shield reinforces Athena’s role as protector of the city and its laws.
Such images of Athena were widely displayed in sanctuaries, civic spaces, and public monuments across Athens and the broader Greek world. Although the precise sculptor of this type is unknown, it reflects the influence of leading Athenian workshops associated with the artistic circle of Phidias.
This form presents Athena not in the heat of battle, but as an enduring symbol of reasoned power and divine guardianship.
SIZE: 44 cm
MATERIAL: bronze
PATINA: rust green oxidatiom
METHOD: sand cast
