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Townley Discobolus
Title
Townley Discobolus
Abstract
Marble statue of a nude athlete preparing to throw a discus.
Date
2nd c. CE
Kylix with Hoplitodromos
Title
Kylix with Hoplitodromos
Abstract
Red-figure kylix depicting hoplitodromos athletes. On the inside, a fully armoured athlete is running. The exterior depicts athletes preparing for the Hoplitodromia, one already armoured, the other two holding their shields, one of which depicts an athlete running holding halteres, also preparing. On the other side four armoured warriors are running.
Date
6th c. BCE
Kylix with Athlete
Title
Kylix with Athlete
Abstract
Red-figure kylix. On the exterior a nude male youth stands next to a pillar and a suspended wreath. The other side depicts a draped woman holding a wreath in her left hand above a similar pillar. The interior shows a nude satyr leaning on another pillar.
Date
5th c. BCE-4th c. BCE
Athlete
Title
Athlete
Abstract
Bronze statue of a nude male victorious athlete wearing a wreath.
Date
4th c. BCE-3rd c. BCE-2nd c. BCE
Athlete Lamp Stand
Title
Athlete Lamp Stand
Abstract
Bronze lamp stand with a nude athlete holding a discus. A dolphin is also depicted on the stand.
Fresco with Funeral Games
Title
Fresco with Funeral Games
Abstract
The five images in this series are from the south and north long walls of the same cist tomb, Tomb X of the Laghetto necropolis. They depict funerary games that were part of the rituals surrounding the burial of an elite man or woman in 4th century BCE Lucanian society.
Date
4th c. BCE
Boxer at Rest
Title
Boxer at Rest
Abstract
Bronze statue of a nude, bearded man sitting with his elbows resting on his knees and hands, which are wearing gloves, folded over top of each other. His head is turned to look upward over his shoulder. His face shows signs of injury and red metal is used to depict blood on various parts of his body.
Date
1st c. BCE
Mosaic with Venatio
Title
Mosaic with Venatio
Abstract
Partial mosaic of an amphitheatre scene with the figures arranged in an elliptical manner all facing outwards. Male figures dressed in various clothing are trying to capture various animals, such as bulls, panthers, and boars, with ropes, lassos, and even their bare hands. Some of the figures lay injured and bleeding on the ground.
Date
3rd c. CE
Diadoumenos
Title
Diadoumenos
Abstract
Marble statue of a nude athlete tying a fillet around his head.
Date
1st c. CE
Panathenaic Amphora with Apobates Race
Title
Panathenaic Amphora with Apobates Race
Abstract
Black-figure panathenaic amphora. Athena is depicted on the obverse with an inscription written vertically by a column, reading 'ATHENETHEN ATHLON' meaning 'from the games Athens' and 'THEIOPHRASTOS ARCHE'. On the reverse is a four horse chariot, a charioteer, and a nude male athlete wearing a helmet and holding a shield.
Date
4th c. BCE
Mosaic with Animals
Title
Mosaic with Animals
Abstract
Mosaic with four animals depicted in individual sections.
Date
3rd c. CE
Circus Maximus
Title
Circus Maximus
Abstract
View of the remains of the Circus Maximus today.
Date
Europe--Italy--Rome, 6th c. BCE-5th c. BCE-4th c. BCE-3rd c. BCE-2nd c. BCE-1st c. BCE-1st c. CE-2nd c. CE-3rd c. CE-4th c. CE-5th c. CE
Athlete Holding Discus
Title
Athlete Holding Discus
Abstract
Bronze statue of a nude male athlete about to throw a discus. Missing his left foot and right arm.
Date
5th c. BCE
Boxer Glove
Title
Boxer Glove
Abstract
Terracotta fragment of a statue that includes part of the arm, hand, and boxing glove.
Date
1st c. CE-2nd c. CE
Athlete
Title
Athlete
Abstract
Bronze figure of a nude athlete.
Plaque with Cupids Boxing and Wrestling
Title
Plaque with Cupids Boxing and Wrestling
Abstract
Bronze plaque depicting four nude cupids boxing and wrestling in silver and gold inlay.
Date
1st c. CE
Athlete
Title
Athlete
Abstract
Terracotta figure depicting a partially nude youth wearing a chlamys and a wreath and holding a palm branch, leaning on a herm with a youthful head on the top.
Date
1st c. BCE
The Westmacott Athlete
Title
The Westmacott Athlete
Abstract
Marble statue of a nude youth male athlete standing in a contrapposto pose.
Date
1st c. CE
Scarab with Athlete and Strigil
Title
Scarab with Athlete and Strigil
Abstract
Carnelian scarab depicting a nude athlete picking up either a discus or sponge. Next to the athlete is a large strigil.
Date
6th c. BCE
Stadium at Delphi
Title
Stadium at Delphi
Abstract
Stadium at Delphi with stone seating.
Date
Europe--Greece--Delphi, 5th c. BCE-4th c. BCE-3rd-2nd c. BCE
Wrestler's Weight
Title
Wrestler's Weight
Abstract
Schist weight depicting a nude male holding a lion skin standing next to another lion on one side. The other side depicts five figures, one judge, two athletes wrestling, and two spectators.
Date
1st c. CE
Stadium at Nemea
Title
Stadium at Nemea
Abstract
Stadium at Nemea which can seat 30,000 people.
Date
Europe--Greece--Nemea, 4th c. BCE-3rd c. BCE
Circus Maximus (Scale Model)
Title
Circus Maximus (Scale Model)
Abstract
The scale model of imperial Rome was made under the direction of I. Gismondi for the Museo di Civiltà Romana (1933-1955). This section represents of the Circus Maximus in its urban context. Of especial note is its collocation of the circus with the imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill to the left; the imperial box (pulvinar) is clearly shown. The model shows the monumental starting gate structure at the upper (west) short end of the circus, as well as the arch at the east end. The central barrier around which the chariots raced (spina) is decorated with various monuments including the turning posts (meta) at each end, obelisks, shrines an statues.
Date
6th c. BCE
Ludus at Pompeii
Title
Ludus at Pompeii
Abstract
Remains of the ludus, gladiatorial training school, at Pompeii. Features a large rectangular courtyard surrounded by colonnaded walkway that leads to individual cells.
Date
Europe--Italy--Pompeii, 1st c. CE
Kylix with Athlete
Title
Kylix with Athlete
Abstract
Red-figure kylix depicting a nude male youth athlete reaching downward with his right hand, above which hangs a strigil.
Date
5th c. BCE
Kylix with Athlete
Title
Kylix with Athlete
Abstract
Interior of a kylix with an young man using an aryballos. Javelins and a discus in the background.
Kylix with Athlete
Title
Kylix with Athlete
Abstract
Red-figure kylix depicting a young male nude athlete about to throw a discus.
Date
5th c. BCE
Panathenaic Amphora (Miniature)
Title
Panathenaic Amphora (Miniature): Miniature
Abstract
Black-figure miniature terracotta panathenaic amphora. Athena is featured on the obverse, with a seated athlete holding a fillet is on the reverse.
Date
5th c. BCE
Kylix with Athlete
Title
Kylix with Athlete
Abstract
Red-figure kylix depicting a nude athlete wearing a wreath and holding a discus is surrounded by jumping weights, a pick, and javelins on the interior. On the exterior are four warriors, two in oriental armour and two in Greek hoplite armour. Inscriptions are found on both the interior and exterior.
Date
6th c. BCE
Pankratiast
Title
Pankratiast
Abstract
Bronze statue depicting a nude athlete with leather thongs wrapped around his hands, identifying him as a pankratiast.
Date
2nd c. BCE
Lekythos with Athletes
Title
Lekythos with Athletes
Abstract
Black-figure lekythos depicting two nude athletes, one holding spears and halteres while the other holds a discus. A paidotribe stands on the other side.
Date
6th c. BCE-5th c. BCE
Panathenaic Amphora
Title
Panathenaic Amphora
Abstract
Black-figure amphora with Athena. Inscriptions in Greek on either side of Athena read: TON ATHENETHEN ATHLON, and THEIOPHRASTOS ARCHE. The other side depicts the apobates race with the charioteer and nude athlete.
Date
4th c. BCE
Mosaic with Tiger Skin
Title
Mosaic with Tiger Skin
Abstract
Partial mosaic depicting a tiger skin.
Date
3rd c. CE
Strigil
Title
Strigil
Abstract
Bronze strigil.
Date
5th c. BCE-4th c. BCE
Palaestra at Tyre
Title
Palaestra at Tyre
Abstract
Remains of the palaestra in Tyre.
Date
Asia--Lebanon--Tyre, 2nd c. CE
Amphora with Athlete
Title
Amphora with Athlete
Abstract
Black-figure amphora depicting a nude male, possibly an athlete, carrying a bronze tripod.
Date
6th c. BCE
Lamp with Gladiator
Title
Lamp with Gladiator
Abstract
Oil lamp depicting a gladiator.
Date
1st c. CE
Bell Krater with Athletes
Title
Bell Krater with Athletes
Abstract
Red-figure bell krater depicting athletes. Two nude male athletes run towards the right, one of which is holding a staff in his left hand. On the other side are two figures, one a woman who sits on a rock facing a nude youth, wearing a fillet, holding a piece of fruit and leaning on a stele.
Date
4th c. BCE
Relief with Lion Hunt
Title
Relief with Lion Hunt
Abstract
Gypsum relief of royal lion hunts.
Date
7th c. BCE
Amphitheatre at El Djem
Title
Amphitheatre at El Djem
Abstract
Interior of the amphitheatre.
Date
Africa--Tunisia--El Djem, 3rd c. CE
Head of Athlete
Title
Head of Athlete
Abstract
Head of a male figure wearing a fillet. Damage to the face.
Date
2nd c. CE
Halter
Title
Halter
Abstract
Stone weights held by athletes competing in long or broad jump.
Fresco with Boxers
Title
Fresco with Boxers
Abstract
Fresco of two boys boxing.
Date
16th c. BCE
Kouros Base with Athletes
Title
Kouros Base with Athletes
Abstract
Marble relief of nude athletes playing a game with two sticks and a ball.
Date
6th c. BCE
Cup with Athlete
Title
Cup with Athlete
Abstract
Red-figure cup depicting a nude youth holding an aryballos. Behind the figure are two javelins and a discus. An inscription reads 'MNA[S]ILA[S] (The J. Paul Getty Trust, 2017).
Date
6th c. BCE
Athlete Perfume Bottle
Title
Athlete Perfume Bottle
Abstract
Perfume bottle shaped as a nude male athlete kneeling, tying a fillet around his head.
Date
6th c. BCE
Boxer
Title
Boxer
Abstract
Partial terracotta figure of a nude male athlete, potentially wearing boxer gloves as indicated by the thongs on the left arm.
Date
2nd c. BCE-1st c. BCE
Mosaic with Animals
Title
Mosaic with Animals
Abstract
Partial mosaic depicting a variety of animals that would be used in amphitheatre spectacles. There are seven rows of approximately three animals each that are arranged in alternating patterns: bear flanked by boars or bulls and a boar or bull flanked by bears, with the exception of the bottom row which also includes a deer and an ostrich (Dunbabin 1978: p.72). The bears are all named: --] ITVS, NILVS, FEDRA, ALECSANDRIA, SIMPLICIVS, GLORIOSVS, BRACIATVS. The only remaining bull of this mosaic has the stable mark of AR and number N XVI on its flank and is the only animal on this mosaic that is numbered (Dunbabin 1978: p.72). The number XVI on the bull most likely references how many bulls took part in the spectacle (Dunbabin 2016: p.201). The partial inscription of MORI is found at the top left.
Date
3rd c. CE
Mosaic with Horses
Title
Mosaic with Horses
Abstract
Fragmentary mosaic depicting horses. The first scene depicts variously coloured horses drinking and eating with mountains and buildings above them. The second scene consists of two medallions, each depicting two horses facing a palm tree that stands between them. Each of horse on the left is branded with SORO on its hindquarters and THI on its shoulder while the horse on the right has the mark of the stable on its hindquarters. Above each horse its name is inscribed. One medallion identifies the bridled horses as ADORANDVS and CRINITVS. The other medallion the horses wear neck ornamentation and are identified as AMOR and DOMINATOR.
Date
Africa--Tunisia--Sousse, 2nd c. CE-3rd c. CE
Stadium at Epidaurus
Title
Stadium at Epidaurus
Abstract
Remains of the stadium at Epidaurus.
Date
Europe--Greece--Epidaurus, 4th c. BCE

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