By the calm waters of the Main, in the Museumsufer, we find the Liebieghaus, a museum with an impressive collection that offers an overview of five thousand years of sculpture from Ancient Egypt to Neoclassicism. The splendid Liebieg Villa was built between the 1892 and 1896 by the architect Leonhard Romeis; its design combines features of different architectural styles from all over Europe. Surrounded by a romantic garden where ancient sculptures are hidden between the trees, is the perfect place to enjoy a Sunday morning in the city of Frankfurt.
detail of Myron's Athena and Marsyas - a bronze replica
detail of Myron's Athena and Marsyas - a bronze replica
According to the myth, Athena invented the double flute, the aulòs; she enjoyed reproducing the wails of a Gorgon with it. However, she threw it into the ground when other gods made fun of her because when playing her face and cheeks became distorted. That is when the silenus Marsyas found the aulòs.
The lost masterpiece by Myron depicts the moment of the finding.
Johann Heinrich von Dannecker - Ariadne on the Panther
The iconic Kånken bag by Fjallraven
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Thank you vor your visit and this blog article! Kind regards, the Liebieghaus Team
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! It is very nice to read you liked the post. We really enjoyed the visit and the special exhibition "Die grosse illusion". See you on our next visit!! :)
DeleteOh, very nice pictures and a great idea to write about - the Liebieghaus is one of my favourite museums - thank you therefore. I've seen your post on twitter - a fantastic tool to communicate!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week-end!
Thanks!! We're glad you liked it!! The Liebieghaus is also one of our favorite museums in Germany. Have a nice weekend you too! :)
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