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Archelaus of Priene

Illustration — Archelaus of Priene's relief Archelaus of Priene was a Greek sculptor who lived close to 300 BC in Priene. He is remembered for his apotheosis of Homer, a marble relief aggrandising the poet that is now preserved in the British Museum.

Also recorded as Archelaos of Priene

Archelaus of Priene

Archelaos of Priene, Apotheosis of Homer, 225-205 BC. Plaster cast. Gallery of Classical Art in Hostinné.

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Born
150 · Priene.
Died
200
Occupation
sculptor · stonemason
Movements
Hellenistic art
Languages
Ancient Greek

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Illustration — Archelaus of Priene's relief Archelaus of Priene was a Greek sculptor who lived close to 300 BC in Priene. He is remembered for his apotheosis of Homer, a marble relief aggrandising the poet that is now preserved in the British Museum.

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