LAPITH AND CENTAUR

South Metope 30 Parthenon Acropolis, Athens 447-440 B.C. British Museum, London In this metope another centaur overcomes a fallen Lapith. Both figures are treated with deep respect by the sculptor. Originally the background of the metopes was painted bright red and the triglyphs on each side were painted bright blue.

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