Yellow Marble Classic Design Apollo Belvedere Statue

Early sculptures in ancient Greece have traces of imitating Egyptian sculptures. But the sculptor is no longer satisfied with imitation but strives to explore the structure and proportions of the human body with his own eyes, and create realistic, natural, and vibrant artistic images. At that time, Apollo, as a symbol of male beauty, was one of the artists’ most passionate creative themes.

The Belvedere Apollo Statue is a representative work of the sculptor Leo Calles in the 4th century BC. The original work is made of bronze and is 224 cm high. Leokales was a famous sculptor in ancient Greece and was also a court artist in Alexandria, Macedonia. Because the original work was lost, the work is a replica of Roman marble. It was named after being found in a watchtower in Rome. It is now in the Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy.

This work portrays Apollo based on idealized beauty standards, vividly portraying his posture when the arrow has left the string: his head is slightly raised, looking directly at the arm holding the bow in front, and the joy of victory is revealed in his eyes. The sculptor used skilled carving techniques to show Apollo’s graceful posture, well-proportioned limbs, and elegant form, highlighting Apollo’s bright demeanor and heroic temperament. The composition of the whole work is stable and well-proportioned.