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Alexandros of Antioch ( Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) (2nd – 1st century BC) was a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic age. He is thought to be the sculptor of the famous Venus de Milo statue.
May 23, 2024 · It was carved from marble by Alexandros, a sculptor of Antioch on the Maeander River about 150 bce. It was found in pieces on the Aegean island of Melos on April 8, 1820, and was subsequently presented to Louis XVIII (who then donated it to the Louvre in 1821).
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Apr 11, 2023 · Learn about Alexandros of Antioch, a Hellenistic sculptor who created the famous Venus de Milo statue. Find out his biography, style, and other works on Artchive.
On the basis of a now-lost inscription found near the sculpture, it has been attributed to Alexandros from Antioch on the Maeander, though the name on the inscription is uncertain and its connection to the Venus is disputed.
Apr 20, 2022 · Learn about the history and significance of the famous statue without arms, believed to be created by Alexandros of Antioch in the Hellenistic period. Discover how it was found, who it represents, and where it is displayed in the Louvre Museum.
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- c. 150 BC-125 BC
- Louvre, Paris
- 204 cm
- It was suggested that her missing arms be recreated when she was first received at the Louvre, but the request was subsequently discarded due to wo...
- To boost the reputation of its recent acquisition, the Louvre Museum opted to ignore the pedestal, which had inscriptions designating Alexandros of...
- Today, the Venus de Milo may be seen at the end of a long succession of apartments in the Louvre in Paris, nearly alone in her grandeur. The exquis...
- When she was originally received at the Louvre, it was recommended that her missing arms be reconstructed, but the proposal was later dropped becau...
The Venus de Milo is a marble statue of a nude female figure, possibly representing Venus or Amphitrite, created by Alexandros of Antioch in the 2nd century BCE. It was discovered in 1820 on the island of Melos and is now displayed in the Louvre Museum.
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Alexandros of Antioch (fl. ca. 150 BC) Alexandros of Antioch, a Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic period, is believed to have sculpted the famous statue of the Venus de Millo found on the Greek island of Melos in 1820.
