Praxiteles

A Classical Greek artist mostly known through literary sources and Roman copies, Praxiteles’ style emphasized gentle grace and delicate modeling.

Dates

4th century B.C.E.

Born In

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece

Active In

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece

Period Culture Style

Ancient Greek > Late Classical

Known For

Sculpture

Works of Art

Praxiteles

A Classical Greek artist mostly known through literary sources and Roman copies, Praxiteles’ style emphasized gentle grace and delicate modeling.

Dates

4th century B.C.E.

Born In

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece

Active In

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece

Period Culture Style

Ancient Greek > Late Classical

Known For

Sculpture

Works of Art

Works of Art

Praxiteles, Apollo Sauroktonos

c. 350–200 B.C.E.

c. 350 B.C.E.

Roman copy: c. 325–350 C.E., Greek original: c. 350 B.C.E.

Roman copy: c. 1st–2nd century C.E., Greek original: c. 350 B.C.E.

Capitoline Venus (copy of the Aphrodite of Knidos)

Greek original: 4th century B.C.E., Roman copy: 2nd century C.E.

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