The Louvre Statues

Paris, France

The Most Famous Statues.

The Ain Ghazal

Ain Ghazal

The Ain Ghazal is the oldest statues that you can find in The Louvre. The creators were the Neolithic inhabitants, the true artists remain unknown but we can clearly conclude that there is a meaning for the piece. The ethereal piece is roughly about 9,000 years old.

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The Winged Victory

Winged Victory

The Winged Victory of Samothrace is a powerful statue created around 200-190 B.C. The exact creator is unknown, but is speculated that Pythokritos created the piece. The sculpture represents a goddess landing on a ship's prow.

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The Sphinx of Tanis

Sphinx of Tanis

The Great Sphinx of Tanis orgin is very mysterious and uncertain. The statue likely dates back to 1900–1800 BCE in the capitol of Egypt, Tanis. The creators are unknown but we do know that it was created to represent a pharaoh with great and divine power.

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