Standing Famous Ancient Bronze Statue of Apollo Citharoedus

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Apollo was the god of light and prophecy in ancient Greek mythology. Apollo was the most handsome of all the male gods. He was happy, intelligent, and possessed of a sunny temperament. He was the object of many artists’ praises in poetry and painting. Apollo sculpture is also very popular in our life. Take a look at our bronze statue of Apollo Citharoedus. Apollo Citharoedus is a statue or other image of Apollo with a cithara (lyre). One of the most famous examples is the Vatican Museums’ Apollo Citharoedus, a huge statue from the 2nd century AD designed by an unknown sculptor. Apollo wore a laurel wreath and the flowing robes of an Ionian bard. The statue was discovered in 1774 in the ruins of the villa Gaius Cassius Longinus near Tivoli, Italy, and consists of seven Muses. The sculptures are kept in the Muses Hall of the Museo Pio-Clementino in the Vatican Museums.

Apollo was regarded as the god of literature and art, in charge of light, the sun, medicine, pastoralism, and music. He was the protector of mankind, the god of light and prophecy, the protector of migrations and seafarers, the god of healing, and the god of healing. In Homer’s epic poems, Zeus, Athena, and Apollo are described as some kind of unity in Olympian mythology. Although Apollo’s arrival on Mount Olympus struck terror into the hearts of the gods, Apollo’s fearfulness and majesty were matched by his elegance and beauty. He was a symbol of male beauty in ancient Greek art. His beautiful figure and high talent made him welcome by many goddesses. Nine MUSES were always at his side, and when Leto was born Apollo, many goddesses came to welcome his birth. Our bronze statue of Apollo Citharoedus is popular with many people. If you are interested in it, welcome to contact us.