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Created by Myron in the 5th century BCE, this famous Greek statue represents a discus thrower and is renowned for its depiction of movement and anatomical correctness.

Ancient Greek sculpture created between 130 and 100 BCE, depicting Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans), the goddess of love and beauty. It is known for its missing arms and stands as an icon of Hellenistic sculpture.

This Hellenistic sculpture from the 1st century BCE shows the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons being attacked by sea serpents. It serves as a critical example of the Hellenistic baroque style and is noted for its dramatic emotion.

Sculpted by Polykleitos in the 5th century BCE, this statue is a canonical example of Classical Greek art and demonstrates the sculptor’s ideal of harmony and balance, known as 'contrapposto'.

This 2nd-century BCE Greek sculpture represents Nike, the goddess of victory. Situated atop a ship, it exemplifies Hellenistic art with its sense of movement and dramatic style.

This Hellenistic sculpture represents a sleeping satyr and is noted for its seductive and languorous form. Dating from around 220 BCE, it reflects the Greek interest in naturalism and detailed anatomy.

An Etruscan sculpture from the 5th century BCE, this bronze piece depicts the mythical she-wolf suckling the infant twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome, embodying the legend of the city’s origin.

A Roman copy of an older Greek original, this imposing sculpture depicts Hercules in a moment of rest after completing his labors; it is famed for its detailed muscular anatomy and massive size.

Standing over 30 meters high, this statue of the sun god Helios was erected in the city of Rhodes in 280 BCE and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World before its destruction.

Sculpted by Lysippos in the 4th century BCE, this Greek masterpiece shows an athlete scraping off oil and dust from his body and is quintessential in depicting the Classical Greek athletic form.

This early Classical Greek sculpture is known for its life-like depiction and the early use of contrapposto. Dating from around 480 BCE, it marked a transition from Archaic to Classical art forms.

Praxiteles sculpted this work in the 4th century BCE, known as the first major work to depict the goddess Aphrodite in the nude, breaking a social taboo and setting a precedent for female nude sculptures.

This 1st-century CE marble statue depicts the Roman emperor Augustus with idealized proportions and references to classical Greece. It was likely commissioned to commemorate his victory over the Parthians.

Located in Rome and erected in 315 CE, this triumphal arch is decorated with sculptures commemorating the victories of Emperor Constantine. Though not a single sculpture, its reliefs are important examples of Roman imperial art.

Attributed to Praxiteles, this ancient Greek sculpture from the late 4th century BCE shows Hermes carrying the infant Dionysus. It is admired for its relaxed pose and the representation of the figures.

A Hellenistic Greek sculpture from around 330 to 50 BCE, this bronze statue portrays a seated weary boxer with remarkable realism and is noted for its detailed depiction of scars and worn muscles.

Believed to be a Roman copy of a Greek bronze original, this statue from the 2nd century CE depicts Apollo as an archer and has been highly celebrated for centuries for its aesthetic qualities.

This majestic bronze statue, now housed in the Capitoline Museums, Rome, was created in 176 CE and is one of the few surviving Roman equestrian sculptures. It portrays the emperor as larger than life and as a noble ruler.

These two full-size Greek bronzes from circa 460-450 BCE were discovered in the sea near Riace, Italy. They are celebrated for their perfect anatomical precision and dynamic poses.