Aphrodite and Pan, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

Hellenistic marble of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros, from Delos, Cyclades ca. 100 BC.
The group, made of Parian marble, was found in the 揌ouse of the Poseidoniastai of Beryttos� (Beirut), Delos. Traces of colour can be made out in many places.
The sculpture is preserved together with its base, where is stated that the group was dedicated by Dionysios of Beryttos to his ancestral gods. The nude goddess Aphrodite attempts to fend off the goat-footed god Pan who makes erotic advances to her.
She holds her sandal threateningly in her right hand, while the winged god Eros comes to her aid. Height with the base 1,55 m.

Partial quote: www.namuseum.gr/en/collection/ellinistiki-periodos-2/rnrn

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lousat (139352) 2022-04-13 14:33

Ciao Alex,another great example of ellenistic art, this is very well preserved after a lot of hundreds and a beautiful piece of Athens museum, impressive capture very sharp as usual! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jemaflor (147270) 2022-04-13 23:16

Hi Alex,
Well sculpted these statues and well photographed, good brightness and effect with shadows on the wall in the BG, tfs.

aliabazari (22321) 2022-04-13 23:49

Hello Alex
The beauty view of this statue. Clearance and lighting well done. How well this work is maintained for a long time. I love the statues. Thanks for sharing

vjmite (6628) 2022-04-16 4:59

Hi Alex,

A well composed photo of this beautiful sculpture. The traces of colour are evidence that this statue was painted, like most ancient Greek marble statues. We are used to pure white marble statues, but that is because the paint has not survived the centuries. I wonder if Aphrodite ended up bashing Pan with her sandal.

Vince