Myron's Discobolus, Grand Tour
Myron's Discobolus, an emblem of beauty and a symbol of sport, is a small bronze with its original patina.
It depicts an athlete throwing a discus during a sporting competition. Some have identified the young athlete as the mythological figure of Hyacinth, a boy loved by Apollo and accidentally killed by the god himself, who then transformed him into a flower.
Nineteenth century
It depicts an athlete throwing a discus during a sporting competition. Some have identified the young athlete as the mythological figure of Hyacinth, a boy loved by Apollo and accidentally killed by the god himself, who then transformed him into a flower.
Nineteenth century
250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Width: 8 cm
Height: 13,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1677906
Availability: In stock
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