Bronze Statue of a Man - 360 Degree View

Greek Hellenistic. ca. Mid 2nd-1st Century B.C. This imposing figure, approximately one and half times life seized, probably once held a spear in his right hand. His pose clearly depends on the iconography of nude Hellenistic ruler portraits in the tradition of the famous late fourth century B.C. statue by Lysippos of Alexander the Great holding a spear. The identity of the figure is not certain., but scholars suggested a few possibilities. One is that represents a Hellenistic rulers of Pergamon such as Attalos II, ca. 159- 138 B.C or Attaos III c.a. 138-133B.C. This statue has also been identified as Alexander I Balas ca. 150-145BC, the ill fated Syrian usurper, or less likely a Roman General, maybe Lucullus. The monumental scale suggests that the statue was likely commemorative, erected in recognition of an important event such as military victory and setup in a public place.