Attic Relief Athens stele Archaic Classical Greek grave Reproduction plaque

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Attic Greek Relief (6th century) Classical relief sculpture plaque Reproduction

Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Date: 6th century B.C.
Period: Classical Greek

During the 6th century B.C. in Greece, Athens became one of the wealthiest city-states in Attica and a
leader in artistic achievement. The more affluent Athenian families often commissioned statues or
steles as a way to memorialize ancestors. Our Head of a Youth Relief is a reproduction of part of a
marble stele from Attica around 525 B.C. now in the Museum’s collection. The original stele is typical
of those produced during the 6th century, where the sculptor first drew the figure facing right on a
marble block, and then cut away the surrounding stone to render a delicate raised relief on a
separated background plane. Among the many characteristics that distinguish sculpture produced at
that time are the meticulously rendered surface details; a band encircles the youth’s head, and the
skillfully carved, stylized curls fringe his face and the nape of his neck. The lips of our youth arch
upwards, revealing a hint of an Archaic smile—also a common feature of Greek sculpture from this
era.

Item No. S148

Cast marble, hand patinated. Height 10 in., length 15 1/2 in., width 2 in. Includes mounting bracket for
hanging.

$279.00

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