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Copies of the doryphoros or spear-bearer statues by Polykleitos and Myron among others.
Doryphoros
Doryphoros, the spear-bearer.
Greek Artists - Sculptors
Greek artists, like Polycleitos (Polykleitos or Polyclitus) and Praxiteles helped set the standards for artistic beauty.
Doryphoros
Photos of statues of spear-bearers from museums in Italy.

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