Charioteer of Delphi facts for kids
The Charioteer of Delphi is a Greek bronze sculpture from the early Classical period, about 477 BC. It stands 1.8 m tall.
It was discovered in the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi during excavations by French archaeologists in 1896. With the statue were found fragments of a sculpted chariot, sculpted horses, and a small, sculpted person, presumably the charioteer's groom. All would have been part of a large monument. The charioteer monument was commissioned by Polyzalos, a Sicilian tyrant, to commemorate his victory in the chariot races about 477 BC. At some point, according to Greek practice, the statue was buried, probably because of irreparable damage.
Gallery
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Charioteer
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Charioteer
Images for kids
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The Charioteer of Delphi, Delphi Museum
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Charioteer of Delphi, head
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Detail of the statue's head, showing the inlaid eyes
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Fragments and drawing of Charioteer
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Detail of the statue's head and arm
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Back view of the Charioteer.
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Position in the museum
See also
In Spanish: Auriga de Delfos para niños
