Fidias
12.40x6.00 m
Statue of Aphrodite for the People of Elis
Artist
FidiasDescription
A chryselephantine statue depicting the goddess Aphrodite, created by the ancient Greek sculptor Phidias.
Historical Context
Produced during the 5th century BC, this statue exemplifies the Classical style of Greek sculpture.
Artistic Movement
Classical Greek
Year
2001
Materials
Gold and ivory
Technique
Chryselephantine sculpture
Conservation Status
unknown
Location
Unknow
Provenance
Commissioned by the people of Elis, details of the later history are unclear.
Inscriptions & Signatures
No visible signature
References & Bibliography
Referenced in various ancient texts; no known complete original exists, but Roman copies and descriptions are available.