Head of a horse of Selene
Title

Head of a horse of Selene

Caption

Head of a horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon Acropolis / Athens / 447-432 BC. The frieze on the east pediment of the Parthenon shows the birth of the goddess Athena from the head of her father Zeus. The event was witnessed by various figures shown on either side and filling the triangular space of the gable end of the temple.

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP11A02_433

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52,0Mb (2,7Mb) / 13,7in x 14,8in / 4100 x 4436 (300dpi)

Keywords

Greek

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