Dying Gladiator Stone Carving

Dying Gladiator Stone Carving

This sculpture depicts a dying gladiator who displays elegance and dignity in the face of death, gazing at the crown he has earned for his courage. This sculpture was created by French sculptor Pierre Julien (June 20, 1731- December 17, 1804) and was his second entry into the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. It was a crucial work for him. This sculpture is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Statue of Ar é thuse's Nymphe

Statue of Ar é thuse's Nymphe

This sculpture was created by Claude Poirier (1656-1729) and is known as the 'Nymphe of Ar é thuse'. It is made of marble, with a height of 0.99 meters, a length of 1.66 meters, and a width of 0.68 meters. This sculpture is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. This sculpture was created between 1706 and 1711 and is exhibited alongside Jacques Prou's sculpture Amphitrite. In Greek and Roman mythology, Nymphes (fairies or nymphs) usually reside in mountains, forests, and rivers.
Marble statues of the gods Mars and Venus

Marble statues of the gods Mars and Venus

This statue is made of marble, standing 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches) tall, and was crafted between 120-140 AD (with repairs made around 170-175 AD). The male figure originally represented the ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian, but his head was later restored to Lucius Verus. The female image represents his wife Sabina. This statue is currently located in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Statue of Mercury on a Flying Horse

Statue of Mercury on a Flying Horse

This sculpture is the work of French sculptor Antoine Coysevox and is currently housed in the Louvre Museum. This work was created between 1698 and 1702, depicting the scene of Mercury riding a flying horse. The height of this sculpture is 3.15 meters, the width is 2.91 meters, and the depth is 1.28 meters. It is made of Carrara marble.