
Sculpture of Adonis
1. Introduction of Sculpture of Adonis This sculpture depicts Adonis, a handsome youth from ancient Greek mythology, seated sideways on a natural rock. His body is slightly turned forward, his head turned to one side, short, curly hair framing his forehead and ears, and his expression serene and restrained. His legs in the Sculpture of Adonis are naturally bent, with his arms resting on his knees and the edge of the rock. His legs are covered by a piece of animal skin with a textured, furry appearance. Below the sculpture sits a hunting dog at the youth’s feet, its head turned to the side. The work is carved from white marble, with relatively soft details in the depiction of the muscles in the chest, abdomen, shoulders, arms, and legs. The curly hair, animal skin, dog fur, and the texture of the rock surface are rendered with greater detail. The figure,