BUST OF ATHENA PALLAS OF THE VELLETRI TYPE Late 18th - early 19th century Sculpture in white marble Height : 94 cm Note Inspired by the statue of Athena helmeted known as "Pallas of Velletri" from the 1st century and discovered at the end of the 18th century, Musée du Louvre, inv. Ma 464. The goddess of war is depicted with her head slightly tilted forward, looking down, which suggests that this bust was probably positioned high up in a niche. Her hair is made up of long wavy strands tied back and is topped by the Corinthian helmet. On the top of the helmet, and on the neckline of her dress, snakes are waving. For another bust of Athena, see the Louvre collection, inv. number MR 569. And a bust of Pallas of Velletri (1st century) kept in the Glyphtotek in Munich (Fig. 1). VELLETRI TYPE BUST OF ATHENA PALLAS End of the 18th century - Beginning of the 19th century White marble sculpture H.: 94 cm Inspired by the helmeted statue of Athena known as "Pallas de Velletri" from the 1st century and discovered at the end of the 18th century, Louvre Museum, inv. Ma 464. The goddess war is represented with the head tilted slightly forward, the gaze down, suggesting that this bust was probably looking in height in a niche. Her hair is made up of long wavy locks tied at the back is surmounted by the Corinthian helmet. At the top of the helmet, and on the neckline of her dress, undulating snakes. For another model of Athena's bust, see Louvre collection number of inv. MR 569. And a bust "Pallas de Velletri" (2nd century) kept at the Glyphtotek from Munich (fig. 1).