The Art of Praxiteles: The mature yearsFifth Chapter: Praxiteles at his Peak (around 364-360); 22. The Cnidian Aphrodite; 23. The Coan Aphrodite; 24. The statues of the Twelve Gods in the sanctuary of the Savior Artemis in Megara; 25. The Aphrodite who is about to wreath herself; 26. The statue of Chaerippe; Indexes. |
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