The so-called “Pergamon Prince” is a Hellenistic sculpture shrouded in mystery and elegance. Discovered in Rome in the 19th century, it depicts a young nude warrior in a resting position, with his body slightly inclined and his head bowed, as if contemplating defeat or the aftermath of battle. For a long time, it was believed that the statue represented a prince from the city of Pergamon, wounded or fallen, due to the expressive features of his face and the melancholic, almost introspective pose.
The city of Pergamon, in Asia Minor, was an important cultural and artistic center of the Hellenistic world, known for commissioning great sculptural works to celebrate its military victories. This piece, although found far from its supposed origin, seems to carry the aesthetics and soul of that era. The sculptor captured not only the beauty of the young body but also a contained emotion, suggesting that strength and glory are not always triumphant—they sometimes come with pain, reflection, and humanity.
Over time, scholars began to believe that the “Prince” was actually a defeated Gallic warrior, portrayed with respect and dignity by the Greeks, as an honored enemy. This shift in interpretation—from victorious prince to fallen warrior—has made the sculpture even more fascinating. More than representing a specific figure, it embodies a moment of silence after the fight, a tribute to vulnerability within grandeur—a theme as deeply human as it is timeless.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 215 g
Height: 23 cm
*Images for illustrative purposes only.
**Fragile product.
***Hand-painted, resulting in individual differences in color and weight.
