Griffin - Vienna, Austria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 11.673 E 016° 22.822
33U E 602580 N 5338845
This sculpture is adjacent to one of the fountains located in the gardens of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna.
Waymark Code: WMKNFX
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 05/06/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This marble sculpture depicts a naked young man straddling a large griffin and forcing its mouth open. One can see a spout in the griffin's mouth that shoots water into the adjacent fountain.
Unfortunately there is no sign at the site indicating the artist, title or date.
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Time Period: Ancient

Approximate Date of Epic Period: 1000 BC

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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