Block VIII of the west frieze. – (Pheidias Of Athens) ◄ Anterior Próximo ►

Artist: Pheidias Of Athens

museu: Acropolis Museum (Athens, Greece)

Técnica: Marble

Depiction of a rider trying to control his runaway horse. This powerful composition occupies the central block of the west frieze, which is possibly the work of Pheidias. It has been suggested that the rider is one of the two Athenian Cavalry commanders. Marble from the mount Penteli.