Marble statue from the Roman Empire period, 'The Injured Amazon'

Marble statue from the Roman Empire period, 'The Injured Amazon'

In Greek art, the Amazon is a mythical race of female warriors from Asia Minor, often depicted fighting against heroes such as Hercules, Achilles, and Theseus. This statue represents a refugee who escaped from battle, losing her weapon and bleeding from the wound beneath her right breast. Her shawl was untied on her shoulders, a waistband was tied around her waist, and a temporary reins were tied around her horse's back. Despite her predicament, there were no signs of pain or fatigue on her face. She gently leaned against a pillar on the left, with her right arm elegantly resting on her head, a gesture usually used to indicate sleep or death.
Injured Amazon Head Statue

Injured Amazon Head Statue

This is a replica. The statue of the injured Amazon's head is derived from the marble statue of the original work "The Injured Amazon" by Greek sculptor Phidias in the 5th century BC. The original work is currently housed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome.