Museo Nazionale Della Magna Grecia - The Museo Nazionale

The Museo Nazionale

The most notable of its collections include:

• The two large, well-preserved 5th century BC Riace bronzes, found in the province of Reggio, are thought to be the most significant bronze sculptures from the Greek period and among the few survivors of works by its master sculptors. Recent studies suggest they may represent Tydeus and Amphiaraus from a larger group of the Seven against Thebes.
• The Head of a Philosopher from Porticello is a rare example of Greek portraiture
• The marble Reggio Kouros is a recent acquisition by the museum (shown at the 2006 Winter Olympics at Turin as the archetype of a victorious Greek athlete)
• A marble head of Apollo, from Cirò
• The group of the Dioscuri falling from their horse in the battle of Sagra, from Locri Epizefiri
• The bronze tables, from the archive of the temple of Zeus at Locri Epizefiri
• The vast collection of pinakes, terracotta ex votos with the rape of Persephone from Locri Epizefiri
• A rich collection of jewellery, bronze mirrors, coins and medals
• The city art gallery or Pinacotaca comunale is currently housed in the Museum until a dedicated structure for it is completed, and includes the two St. Jerome and Abraham panels by Antonello da Messina