Limestone statue of the goddess Artemis

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3rd century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Artemis, the Greek goddess responsible for the nurture of wild animals as well as the hunt, was sister of Apollo, and a number of statues representing her have been found at the sanctuary of Apollo at Pyla. Her cult was probably introduced on Cyprus during the fifth century B.C., and, like the Greek goddess Aphrodite, she became assimilated with the Great Goddess of fertility who had been worshiped on the island for centuries. Artemis carries a quiver and is accompanied by a fawn.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76