Sujet
Kriophoros (Ram-Bearer), Statuette, 650-600 BC. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Kriophoros (Ram-Bearer), Statuette, 650-600 BC. In Greek art, the kriophoros is usually a shepherd or, later, Hermes. This statuette may be unique in presenting a warrior-hero as kriophoros. It is certainly one of the earliest sculptural representations of this type. The figure appears to be wearing a helmet, secured under the chin with a painted strap. Double outlines, reinforced at the bottom with incision and adorned with dotted circles in the area of the nipples, were used to suggest breastplates. A thick waist belt, decorated with painted crosshatched lines, is clearly the heroic zoster (warrior's belt). As described in ancient Homeric poetry, the zoster is the ultimate symbol of valor and prowess, worn by such heroes as the brothers Agamemnon and Menelaos and old King Nestor. This figure is shown in the solemn act of presenting a ram, most likely as a sacrificial offering, to a god or goddess.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F89_319
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
59,9Mo (3,1Mo) / 32,1cm x 46,7cm / 3796 x 5517 (300dpi)