Statuette "Apollo Belvedere (color.)"

The Belvedere Apollo statue instantly brings to mind scenes of ancient Greek history and mythology. Crafted by legendary Greek sculptor Leochar, Alexander the Great's court sculptor around 330-320 BC, the statue encapsulates timeless grandeur and beauty.

This sublime large scale decorative object depicts Apollo, the ancient god of sun and light transcendent in his youthful glory. His muscular body exudes a graceful vitality as he is caught in the enigmatic act of shooting with a bow and arrow. English Romantic poet P.B. Shelley once described Apollo as the 'sculptor of fine forms and thoughts', a description that breathes life into the timeless appeal of this ancient masterpiece.

The intricate details of the Belvedere Apollo statue sharply breathe life into the divine, lending depth to his sparkling gaze that seems to be absorbed in a distant horizon. The majestic cloak swirling around his chest and shoulders forms a theatrical backdrop, creating a dramatic contrast against the excellently formed body.

Crowned with a head held high in pride, his face turns sharply to the left, featuring the beautifully asymmetric grooves that play up the depth and intensity of Apollo's penetrating gaze. This timeless masterpiece, along with Raphael's Sistine Madonna, is hailed as the epitome of artistic beauty and harmony.

Art historian I.I. Winkelmann famously pronounced this sculpture as 'the highest ideal of art'. Bathed in the splendour of a unique green patina, which adds a layer of intrigue and antiquity, the Belvedere Apollo is an objet d'art that exudes rich historical value.