Gigantic youth: new statue in the Hohentübingen knight's hall unveiled!

Gigantic youth: new statue in the Hohentübingen knight's hall unveiled!

Hohentübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland - An impressive cultural highlight has its place in the Hohentüngingen Castle Found: A five -meter -high replica of an ancient statue of a young man, which was originally discovered in the 1980s on the Greek island of Samos by archaeologists. This monumental plaster statue is now in the knight's hall and fascinates visitors with their remarkable Design and historical meaning.

The young man is shown in the classic curos scheme, standing head-on and putting one leg forward. Its muscular stature is characterized by broad shoulders, emphasized upper arm muscles and a strong neck. According to information from art historical museums , the statue has an artistically designed hair with curly streaks that end radially from the head vertebra. The elaborate clothing consists of a subdness and a red mantula cloth that is elegantly draped around the body.

Special attention deserves the details of the statue, such as the color traces that indicate the original design. A red neckline and finely crafted wrinkles of the coat give an idea of ​​the high artistry of the ancient sculptors. Another remarkable feature is that the back of the statue was roughly left, which indicates that the presentation was only designed for the front view. The statue is therefore not only a work of art, but also a window in the past that takes visitors into the antique world.