This is a 3D model of “The Terme Boxer” attributed to Apollonius, and one of the few surviving bronze statues from the classical era. This muscular man is seated on a stone structure, wearing only boxing attire such as wraps for his hands and penis. The Terme Boxer represents a change in depicting heroic figures, from beautiful unburdened youth to a man beaten down by life yet still looking upwards, signaling changing virtues in the Mediterranean from purity to hardiness.

Selected Bibliography: Hemingway 2013; Khan Academy

Ancient World 3D

This model posting is part of Ancient World 3D, a project that provides curated 3D open access content for Classical Studies. The original model was posted by Scan the World. This entry was composed by Andre Rivera (Dr. Elizabeth Thill, advisor, Cheyenne Eversole, curator).