Nike of Samothrace (Winged Victory)
Artist (attributed): Possibly by a follower of Lysippos

Date: c. 200 B.C.E.
Material: Marble
Culture: Hellenistic Greek

This monumental sculpture represents Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, captured in dynamic motion as she descends onto the prow of a ship. Celebrated for its dramatic movement and flowing drapery, it is one of the masterpieces of Hellenistic art.
Location: Musée du Louvre, Paris, Île-de-France, France