Rhodes in Hellenistic period Nike of Samothrace The

Rhodes in Hellenistic period Nike of Samothrace

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RHODES - an only Greek island that could withstand conquest Roman intentions

The Nike of Samothrace – «the greatest masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture» H.W. Janson

WHO IS IT? Consensus about its origin in the mid-20th Who created? The Rhodians, to be more exactly, it can be a Rhodian sculptor – Pythokritos. What was this statue dedicated to? To the Rhodian naval victories off Side and Myonessos in 190. When was it carved? The early second century BC.

Main clues 1. It was dedicated to the sanctuary of Great Gods 2. Untypical drapery of the Nike, fluttering in a strong wind 3. Nike’s ship, its base is made of blue-grey lartios stone 4. It’s foundation contains the inscription «[. . .] Σ ΡΟΔΙΟΣ» (it means Rhodian).

Conclusion Statue was dedicated to the events of Bithynia war of 156 – 154 BC, the struggle between Prousias II Kynegos of Bithynia and Attalos II Philadeplhos of Pergamon.