Journal | Axon
Journal issue | 8 | 2024
Research Article | Dedication by the Thessalians at Delphi of a Bronze Statue Portraying Pelopidas Signed by Lysippus
Dedication by the Thessalians at Delphi of a Bronze Statue Portraying Pelopidas Signed by Lysippus
Abstract
In the first half of the 4th century BC (369 or 363/362 BC), in the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, the Thessalians dedicate an inscription and a bronze statue in honour of the Theban commander Pelopidas, probably to celebrate his deeds against Sparta, in defence of Thessaly. The offering also bears the signature of the artist Lysippos
Submitted: Feb. 16, 2024 | Accepted: April 23, 2024 | Published June 24, 2024 | Language: it
Keywords Pelopidas’ statue • Honorary dedication • Delphi • Thessalians • Lysippos’ signature
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Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/Axon/2532-6848/2024/01/003
