1779 Diskobolos of Myron, athlete, engraving, "Calcografia di Roma", mythology

The Diskobolos of Myron is a Greek sculpture that represents a youthful ancient Greek athlete, poised as if ready to spin around and release the discus. The original Greek bronze dates from about 460–450 BC and is lost, but the work is known through numerous Roman copies in marble, a cheaper material than bronze.

Overall 20.5 x 27.7 cm

Rome, 1779.

Published in the rare "Calcografia di Roma" by G. B. Canneti.