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KallonAncient Greek sculptor
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Content:
- Kalon of Aegina
- Notable Works
- A tripod adorned with a figure of Kore
- Possible Connection to Kalon of Elis
- Statues of Hermes and Drowned Youths
Kalon of Aegina
Kalon was an ancient Greek sculptor from the Aeginetan school, active between 496 and 456 BCE.
Notable Works
Kalon is renowned for his contributions to ancient Greek sculpture. Among his most famous works were:
A tripod adorned with a figure of Kore
A wooden statue of Athena Sthenias (Mighty) in the Corinthian acropolis
Possible Connection to Kalon of Elis
Some ancient writers mention a sculptor named Kalon from Elis who lived around the same time as the Aeginetan Kalon. It is possible that these two individuals were the same person.
Statues of Hermes and Drowned Youths
Other works attributed to Kalon include:A statue of Hermes holding a staff
Figures of 35 boys sent annually from Messene to a festival in Rhegion but who drowned in the strait along with their teacher
Kalon's sculptures showcased his mastery of form, detail, and emotional expression. They continue to be admired and studied as masterpieces of ancient Greek art.
