{"product_id":"the-winged-victory-of-samothrace-nike-marble-statue","title":"Nike Of Samothrace - marble statue 37.5 cm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"181\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"78\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eWinged Victory of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-end=\"118\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eNike of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most iconic and celebrated sculptures of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"183\"\u003eThis marble reproduction captures the majesty and dynamism of the original work, created in the 2nd century BC and traditionally attributed to the sculptor Pitocrito. The original, about 2.5 meters tall, was carved from Parian marble and, according to some hypotheses, may have originally been enriched with decorative details now lost. It is currently displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"578\"\u003eThe work represents the winged goddess \u003cstrong data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbol of victory, and is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Hellenistic art. Famous for its extraordinary depiction of movement and expressive power, Nike is portrayed as she lands on the prow of a warship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1207\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eThe outstretched wings and the drapery of the garment, which seems moved by the wind, create an impression of lightness, energy, and vitality. The statue is missing its head and arms, a detail that paradoxically enhances its charm and mystery, evoking the image of an eternal victory, capable of surviving time and every obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of the Nike of Samothrace is the way the garments seem to cling to the body, highlighting the muscular tension, movement, and dynamism of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1401\" data-section-id=\"yr0aoa\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e reassembled Carrara marble\u003cbr data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-patinated\u003cbr data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e marble\u003cbr data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.5 x 29 x 26 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 kg\u003cbr data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1586\" data-start=\"1571\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eSince this is a hand-worked and finished material, the product may show slight differences compared to the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1741\" data-section-id=\"8h1d90\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003eNike of Samothrace\u003c\/strong\u003e was discovered in 1863 by the French archaeologist Charles Champoiseau on the island of Samothrace, in the Aegean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003eThe work was probably erected to celebrate a naval victory. It is believed that the sculpture may have been commissioned to honor a victory of the Rhodian fleet in the 2nd century BC, although the precise circumstances remain uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003eAlso noteworthy is the mythological relationship linking Nike to Zeus: according to tradition, the king of the gods chose the goddess of victory as an ally during the war against the Titans. Nike thus became the divine symbol of triumph, strength, and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2422\" data-start=\"2407\" data-section-id=\"10t7u1m\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2424\"\u003eTo preserve the beauty of the marble statue, it is recommended to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eAvoid using harsh chemical products that could damage the surface. If necessary, use a solution of lukewarm water and neutral soap, drying immediately with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover more about how to view it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32317123854439,"sku":"ISACVENERESAMOTR","price":176.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/winged-victoria-nike-samothrace-marble-statue-frontview1.jpg?v=1749983909","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/the-winged-victory-of-samothrace-nike-marble-statue","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}