Diomedes from Cuma

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

2nd century CE replica of an original from 5th century BCE

Abstract

Full length front center

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Statues, Sculpture (Visual works), Roman copy

Alt Text

A stone statue of a muscular male figure standing with one leg slightly forward, holding a cloth draped over his shoulder. The statue is positioned on a pedestal against a plain background.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Italy; Cuma (Italy)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This is a replica based on a lost Greek bronze sculpture from circa 440-430 BCE, widely attributed to the classical sculptor Kresilas or associate of the School of Polykleitos. The depiction is of the Greek hero Diomedes, King of Argos, amidst his defining exploit in the Trojan War; the theft of the Palladium. Intact versions of this statuary type have the hero holding the stolen Palladium in his left hand while keeping a defensive sword ready in his bent right hand. It is characterized by a muscular nude frame, a chlamys draped over the shoulders, and a structured contrapposto stance supported by a stylized tree trunk. Dynamic compositions like this became popular across the Roman empire. It was so revered that sculptors frequently adapted this body posture to depict emperors. This object is currently held at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy.

Identifier

A01-JGC0487

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Diomedes from Cuma" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 510.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/510