Apollo of Veii
Late 6th century BC painted terracotta Etruscan statue of Apollo
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Summary
Apollo of Veii is a statue[1]. It draws 790 Wikipedia views per month (statue category, ranking #86 of 690).[2]
Key Facts
- Discoverer or inventor: Giulio Giglioli[3]
- Creator: Vulca[4]
- Movement: Etruscan art[5]
- Named after: Apollo[6], Veii[7]
- Depicts: Apulu[8]
- Made from material: terracotta[9]
- Location of discovery: Portonaccio[10]
- Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia[11]
- Location: Villa Giulia[12]
- Commons category: Apollo from Veii[13]
- Inception: 550 BC[14]
- Time of discovery or invention: 1916[15]
- Height: 180 cm[16]
Why It Matters
Apollo of Veii has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]