| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1911 (plaster cast), ca. 570 BC (original) |
| Object type | plaster cast |
| Medium, technique | plaster |
| Dimensions | 210 × 94 × 90 cm |
| Inventory number | Ag.359 |
| Collection | Classical Antiquites - Plaster casts |
| On view | Star Fortress (Komárom), The Archaic period of Greek sculpture (650–480 BC), Gallery I |
The statue depicts a bearded man, carrying a calf on his shoulders. The animal is a votive gift offered to the deity — just like the statue itself. According to the inscription on its base, it was “offered by Rhombos, the son of Palos” from Athens. He has pearl-like, long locks, the face shows the typical archaic smile. The man is strong, the abdominal muscles are well-defined. He is clad in a single mantle open at the front and worn close to the body. It is one of the masterpieces of sixth-century Athenian sculpture.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
