280,00 €
Replica of the Hygieia of Tegea, a 4th-century BCE Greek sculpture discovered at Tegea, Arcadia, and now housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. The work reflects the Late Classical sculptural tradition associated with Skopas and the cult of the healing god Asclepius.
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This sculpture reproduces the head of Hygieia, the ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and preventative medicine. The original statue was discovered at Tegea in Arcadia, an important religious center in the Peloponnese, and is now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Hygieia was the daughter and companion of Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, and was widely venerated in sanctuaries dedicated to health and medicine throughout the ancient Greek world.
Dating to the 4th century BCE, the sculpture reflects the refined naturalism of the Late Classical period. The softly modeled facial features, calm expression, and idealized proportions are characteristic of the artistic tradition associated with the sculptor Skopas, who was active at nearby Tegea during the rebuilding of the Temple of Athena Alea. In antiquity Hygieia was typically depicted standing beside Asclepius and feeding a sacred serpent from a bowl, a powerful symbol of healing that continues to represent medicine today.
This carefully crafted replica captures the serene beauty and cultural significance of one of the most important divine figures in Greek religious art.
SIZE: 28 cm
MATERIAL: bronze
PATINA: rust green oxidation
METHOD: sand cast
