After five years of restoration and an investment of $280,000, the Apollo Belvedere is once again on public display at the Vatican Museums, showcasing its remarkable preservation and historical significance.
The Apollo Belvedere, an early 2nd century Roman marble, embodies a Greek bronze original attributed to the Athenian sculptor Leochares, symbolizing the intersection of ancient Greek art and Roman admiration.
Since its installation in the Cortile del Belvedere by Pope Julius II, the Apollo has not only become a centerpiece of the Vatican's collection but also a symbol of Renaissance appreciation for classical art.
Johann Joachim Winckelmann described the Apollo Belvedere as the apex of Classical Greek aesthetics, underscoring its influence and importance in the study of ancient sculptures across Europe.
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