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 the mythological figure Mercury

Statue of the mythological figure Mercury

This sculpture is created by B Created by Thorvaldsen, currently housed in the Krakow National Museum. This work has been digitized as part of the Malopolska Virtual Museum project. In this work, the mythological figure Mercury (i.e. Hermes in Greek mythology) is preparing to kill Argos. The height of this sculpture is 174.5 centimeters, carved from marble. The creation date of this work is between March 21, 1819 and 1822. This work is part of the neoclassical art movement and reflects the modernity of Europe.