An Apollo Belvedere Bust in Hand Cast Plaster
This apollo belvedere bust reproduces the head, neck, and shoulders of the Vatican Apollo. The face turns slightly to one side. Curls are gathered at the back of the head. It is cast in white plaster. An apollo belvedere bust brings a famous face to a shelf.
Product Details
- Material: Hand cast plaster
- Finish: White
- Size: 23.5 in H x 13 in W x 9 in D
- Weight: 15 lbs
- Part number: HP6451
- Production: Made to order in the USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks
The Statue in the Vatican
The Apollo Belvedere is a Roman marble copy of a Greek bronze. The lost original is attributed to Leochares and dates to about 330 to 320 BC. The marble was found in the late 15th century. Pope Julius II placed it in the Cortile del Belvedere in the Vatican. This hand cast plaster bust keeps the calm of the marble original.
What the Bust Shows
A thin fillet binds the loose curls. A chlamys, or cloak, drapes across the chest and fastens at the shoulder with a round clasp. The surface has the smooth, even plane of the marble original. The bust sits on a stepped pedestal base. The fillet and chlamys mark this bust as the Apollo Belvedere type. A stepped pedestal base lifts the head and shoulders.
Winckelmann and the Ideal
In 1755, Johann Joachim Winckelmann praised the statue for its noble simplicity and quiet grandeur. It became a leading work of Neoclassicism. Browse more pieces in our Museum Statues collection. Apollo was the god of the sun, music, healing, and prophecy. The fillet and chlamys are his marks here. Choose an apollo belvedere bust to honor that range.
About Display and Care
A bust at this scale suits a desk, a mantel, or a bookshelf. Keep plaster away from standing water and dust it with a soft, dry cloth. An apollo belvedere bust suits any library. A hand cast plaster bust of this size weighs 15 lbs.
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