Relief of crowned athlete. 64x50cm

Description

Relief of crowned athlete. Reproduction of a high-quality Greek bas-relief made with molded marble (marble powder bonded with synthetic resin). The aging finish is achieved with patinas made from natural earth, giving it the texture and appearance of an ancient sculpture embellished by the passage of time.

Measurements: Height 64 cm. Width: 50 cm. Depth: 7 cm.

Approximate weight: 15 kg.

Reproductions of sculptures and reliefs, inspired by original pieces from museums. Classic art of Ancient Greece. Handcrafted in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices) and suitable for outdoors, terraces, and gardens, resistant to weather conditions.

Relief of crowned athlete. Reproduction based on a Greek relief found in Sounion, Greece, dated to 460 B.C. Currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Athletics in Ancient Greece was more than just a sports competition or a demonstration of physical ability; it was an integral part of Hellenic life and culture, expressing values such as excellence, striving for improvement, fair competition, and honor.

In the Olympic Games, held every four years in honor of Zeus, athletes competed in disciplines such as races, discus throwing, long jump, and wrestling. Their preparation was rigorous, with intensive training and strict discipline both physically and mentally. Trained and revered as heroes, athletes represented the Greek ideal of harmony between mind and body and physical and spiritual excellence. In the Panhellenic Games, like the Olympic Games, these men fought not only for personal victory but also for the honor of their polis and the glory of the gods.

For Greek athletes, victory represented not only achieving athletic supremacy but also the realization of Greek values ​​of harmony, balance, and excellence. Being crowned as a champion meant achieving success after years of sacrifice and dedication. The athletes of Ancient Greece become a testament to the human capacity to achieve greatness through effort and self-improvement.