Unseen Museum: The ‘Flagellated’ Satyr
What would you give for a peek inside the storerooms of the world’s museums? The National Archaeological Museum does exactly that with its Unseen Museum initiative, pulling remarkable treasures from its vast repository to show the public. This summer, the spotlight falls on the 'Flagellated' Satyr, an intriguing marble statuette that tells a vivid story despite missing its head and limbs. Look closely and you can spot the faint trace of an infant's hand resting on its shoulder, proving the figure once carried the baby Dionysus.
What makes this display particularly fascinating is the physical evidence of ancient conflict. Deep tool marks and harsh scratches score the marble, suggesting the statue was deliberately vandalised centuries ago. It offers an evocative look at the human drama left behind in stone, moving past the pristine beauty usually associated with classical sculpture.
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Preis: €20
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Time: Wednesday – Monday: 8 am – 8 pm / last admission 7.30 pm, Tuesday: 1 pm – 8 pm / last admission 7.30 pm
- National Archaeological Museum, 44 Patision, Athens, 106 82
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Barrierefreier Zugang
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