Formerly thought to depict a gladiator, this statue was identified with its current appellation in 1800 by Ennio Quirino Visconti due to the subject's mustache, matted hair, and the torque around his neck.
Seymour Howard has argued that the original bronze model for this statue should be dated to after the purchase of the island of Aigina by a certain Hellenistic ruler, because of its resemblance to another work. Miranda Marvin has argued that this sculpture, which entered the Ludovisi holdings after excavations of the Horti Sallustiani in 1623 is based on a Hellenistic topos, rather than being a copy of a Pergamene victory monument of Attalos I. Blood spurts from a small cut just beneath the right pectoral muscle of this sculpture. Formerly thought to depict a gladiator, this statue was identified with its current appellation in 1800 by Ennio Quirino Visconti due to the subject's mustache, matted hair, and the torque around his neck. A trumpet lies at the feet of the subject of this sculpture, whose head droops downward as he partially rests his weight on his right arm. For 10 points, identify this sculpture, which depicts a seated, mortally wounded Celt.
Seymour Howard has argued that the original bronze model for this statue should be dated to after the purchase of the island of Aigina by a certain Hellenistic ruler, because of its resemblance to another work.
The Dying Gaul [or The Dying Galatian; accept "The Dying Gladiator" before "gladiator" is said]