The temple housed the renowned statue of Zeus, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue was approximately 13 m (43 ft) …

The temple of Zeus was the largest temple in the sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia, where the Olympic Games were held. The sculptures in the pediments show racing and wrestling, but in …

The sculptor who crafted this metope for the Temple of Zeus at Olympia used the Severe Style to tell an important story from the life of Herakles in a clear, legible manner. Although the figures …

Nov 8, 2021 · The monumental style sculpture and statues from the temple of Zeus in Olympia are amongst the most important of the classical Greek period. Although no one piece of …

Statue of Zeus at Olympia, One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Reputed to be 12.2 meters (40 feet) high and placed in the great temple of Zeus in 457 B.C., the Statue of Zeus at …

One of the labours is depicted here; Atlas fetches the Apples of the Hesperides while Herakles, assisted by Athena, holds up the sky. The temple was built by a local architect called Libon, …

The majestic temple of Zeus was erected in the prominent spot of Altis, in the heart of the sanctuary of Olympia and it stood out by the scale of the structure, its amazing art sculptured …

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is one of the classical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was carved by the famed Classical sculptor Phidias (5th century BC) circa 435 BC in Olympia, …

The Temple of Zeus in Olympia is a hexastyle building, which was erected over three steps of stylobate. The entire monument was made of limestone and is covered with stucco. Parian …

The massive temple of Zeus, the most important building in the Altis, standing in its very centre, is the largest temple in the Peloponnese, considered by many to be the perfect example of Doric …