Greek
Erechtheion: Architectural Fragment
Description:
ERECHTHEION: The building was constructed from 421 to 406 BC on the Acropolis of Athens. As one of the most decorative temples in Greek Architecture, it was built to replace the Temple of Athena, Nike. The name of the temple comes from its dedication to the Greek hero Ericthonius, or perhaps King Erectheus. On major feature of the Erechtheion is the porch of caryatids, often called the “Porch of the Maidens,” where six female figures are sculpted as supporting columns. The temple has two porches- a porch with caryatids and a porch with ionic columns.
This cast if of an architectural fragment from the Erechtheion, Most likely, a replica of the detail on the North door of the temple.
Period of Original: Greek
Origin of Original: Greece
Location of the Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition: Lower scroll and back plate are badly damaged
Additional Information:
North Door
Caryatids
Photograph Entrance Columns
Photograph Entrance Columns with Sixth Repaired
Plan of Erechtheion
