Lusting Ancient Athletes

Most everyone is familiar with Discobolus,Greek 5th century by Myron.


Below, is a lesser known version known as Standing Discus Thrower,
By Naukydes, circa 420-400 BC.



Its discovery was made by David Hamilton in the
Galliens-Villa on the Appian Way in 1771.

Some beautiful detail shots of a later version are shown below.