The Demeter of Knidos is a life-size, seated ancient Greek statue that was erected near the ancient port of Knidos, south-west Asia Minor (now near Datça in present-day Turkey). Now part of the British Museum's collection, it is an impressive example of Hellenistic sculpture from around 350 BC. [1] [2] [3]

Marble statue of Demeter seated on a throne (the back part and arm-rails of the throne have broken away and are missing); her lower arms and hands are missing, but probably held a torch or libation bowl. The head was carved separately from the body and socketed into the neck.

The sculpture of Demeter, about 2 meters high, in the west corridor, mistakenly identified as the Goddess Juno in the inventory from the 18th century, portrays an iconographic type used for images of Demeter. The head and arms are the result of a modern integration.

Although the identification of the subject is debated (Hera, Hestia, Latona), there is a tendency today to recognise an effigy of Demeter, the lady of the harvest and protector of the crops, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, in an elaboration of the imperial age that takes its cue from a Greek archetype datable between 420 and 300 b.C.

Demeter of Knidos, Hellenistic marble sculpture, around 350 BC Tablets from Pylos of c. 1400 – c. 1200 BC record sacrificial goods destined for "the Two Queens and Poseidon" ("to the Two Queens and the King": wa-na-ssoi , wa-na-ka-te ).

The sanctuary of Demeter at Knidos, in south western Turkey, was laid out around 350 BCE, at the same time as the city. It consisted of a long terrace with spectacular views, on which were displayed many votive sculptures, including this one of Demeter herself on her throne.

Sculptures of Demeter. The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Sep 11, 2023 · The Demeter statue is an ancient Greek masterpiece made of marble, depicting the goddess Demeter. It stands at 2.1 meters tall and showcases the skill of ancient Greek sculptors . Now housed in the British Museum, it continues to captivate visitors with its serene posture and feminine beauty.

Mar 11, 1970 · Catalogue Raisonné Sculpture in Stone (MFA), no. 189; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 112 (additional published references). Description Demeter wears a mantle covering her head and wrapped tightly over her dress.

Most of these survive only as fragments, but this cult statue of Demeter herself is remarkably intact. Demeter was the goddess of fertility; she governed the cycle of the seasons and the...