Head of the Charioteer of Delphi at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris

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This statue is one of the most famous busts of the Greek archaic. It was scanned from a cast of one of a series of large bronzes kept in the Severe style, late sixth century B.c. The original is at the Museum of Delphi; the group consisting of a charioteer, horses and groom were erected in the northwest region of the sanctuary to commemorate the victory at the Pythian Games of the Sicilian tyrant Gela Polyzalos in 474. This is the only remaining charioteer. The excellent condition of the statue is due to the fact that it was buried in 373 when the sanctuary was destroyed by an earthquake. The large bronze cast still highlights the bust's strong characteristics. Originally the charioteer was standing on his chariot. Heavy folds and his fluted hunic show the majestic immobility to his firm facial features with full chin, straight brow ridges and loops protruding from the headband, all recalling to the Severe style faces of Attic pottery. The test of the chariot race is then regarded as the most glorious and the most expensive. The victory of the tyrant appeared as a political event. After the fall of the tyranny, the people of Gela, considering registering as a reminder of their former servitude, made change, removing the titular prince. This life-size statue was found during excavations of the sanctuary of Delphi. Due to a sculptor remains unknown, it was part of a group votive bronze chariot celebrating the triumph in a chariot race, in the Pythian games, for Polyzalos, tyrant of Gela. This is what reveals the dedication engraved on the base that supported the group, including the group Delphi museum preserves some fragments - members and a ponytail, reins and the arm of a boy. It was probably made around 474 BC The charioteer, head wearing a headband, wearing a dress with pleats falling impeccably, is standing in the front position, in a hieratic but serene attitude, holding the reins in his right hand (the left arm is missing). Through the nobility of the face, the eyes inlaid colored stones are surprisingly expressive, reflected the joyful pride winner.This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email [email protected] to find out how you can help.

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