The Charioteer of Delphi sculpture was commissioned to commemorate the victory that took place at the Pythian Games. The life size statue depicts a young chariot driver when he presents his chariot and horses to the spectators in recognition of his victory. Only a few parts of the complete sculpture were found in 1896 near the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi including the charioteer with his left arm missing. One of the era’s finest bronzes, the sculpture was made using the lost wax method, and it is one of the few to have inlaid glass eyes and copper detailing of the eyelashes and lips.
The Charioteer of Delphi
A striking replica of one of ancient Greece’s most iconic sculptures, The Charioteer of Delphi now greets travelers at Hamad International Airport (HIA) as a symbol of cultural exchange between Greece and Qatar.
Unknown (Replica), The Charioteer of Delphi. Resin, 180 cm.
Today the original sculpture of the charioteer is displayed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum. The Hellenic Republic presented Qatar with this replica of one of the most well-known surviving statues of the ancient Greek civilization. This gift stands as a symbol of the strong ties between Greece and Qatar through arts and culture.
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