The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
It takes many hands—and a lot of heat—to cast bronze. Follow the steps of this complex, non-intuitive process.
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Winged Victory of Samothrace
with Laurence des Cars of the Louvre
While the movement of her body, buoyancy of her drapery and beating of her wings reflect the energy characteristic of the Hellenistic era, the artist and patron remain unknown. Learn more about this sculptural masterpiece with the President and CEO of the Musée du Louvre.