Charioteer of Delphi - around 470 BC
Charioteer of Delphi
Object record
Genre
Civilization
Ancient Greek
Culture
Ancient Greek
Period
Early Classical
Date
around 470 BC
About
The Charioteer of Delphi is a celebrated ancient Greek bronze statue of a chariot driver, originally part of a larger votive group dedicated at Delphi. Remarkable for its calm expression, detailed drapery, and preserved inlaid eyes, it is a key example of the Severe style and survives from the classical world with unusual completeness.
Alternate title
Heniokhos
Inscription(s)
Inscription on the limestone base indicates dedication by Polyzalus; Greek hexameter inscription reconstructed as 'Polyzalus dedicated me. ... Make him prosper, honoured Apollo.'
Type of work
bronze statue, votive sculpture
Material
Bronze
Dimensions
H: 180 cm
Collection
Provenance
Dedicated by Polyzalus at the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi; discovered during excavations at Delphi in 1896; now housed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
Institution
Location
Delphi, Greece
Copyright status
Public Domain
References
Literature
Tags
ancient GreekbronzeDelphiPythian GamesSevere stylevotive
