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Baseplate for the Cleveland Apollo: Apollo Sauroktonos (Lizard-Slayer) or Apollo the Python-Slayer
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The baseplate is nearly square in shape, but two edges are noticeably concave. A modern hole facilitates mounting (with a modern rod in the right leg), and marks show the placement of both feet, once attached with lead solder. A nearly circular lead solder mark located at the front left corner likely corresponds to the placement of a small tree, now lost.
| Artist / Maker | Praxiteles |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 350–200 BCE, or possibly later |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Athens |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Base: 0.5 x 45.8 x 40.3 cm (3/16 x 18 1/16 x 15 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
BiographyPraxiteles (0395–0330) — Attic sculptor.Praxiteles worked as sculptor and is associated with Classical Athens. Their documented life spans the years 0395 to 0330, born in Athens.DisciplinessculptorBorn0395, AthensDied0330NationalityClassical AthensSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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