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This photo dates to 1897 or earlier and shows the Pallas of Velletri, which is housed in Munich. Pallas is another name the ancient Greeks used for the goddess of wisdom — Athena. The Athena of Velletri or Velletri Pallas is a type of classical marble statue of Athena, wearing a helmet. This bust of Athena is a copy from the 2nd century CE, probably after a cult statue by Kresilas in Athens. The inlaid eyes were lost. It is housed in the Glyptothek in Munich, Germany. his bust of Athena is a copy from the 2nd century CE, probably after a cult statue by Kresilas in Athens. The original dated to about 430-420 BCE. .

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UMG24A06_480

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Droits gérés

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48,2Mo (3,3Mo) / 28,8cm x 41,9cm / 3403 x 4950 (300dpi)

Mots clés

5th century B.C. Pallas of Velletri Velletri Pallas Athena of Velletri Athena Pallas Greek goddess goddess of wisdom Greek goddess of wisdom bust of Athena Glyptothek Glyptothek in Munich Kresilas Athens statue sculpture Athens sculptor Krresilas Greek sculptor Greek art Greek sculpture ancient Greece ancient Greek art ancient Greek sculpture 400s B.C. 5th century B.C.