Maker: Dimitris Constantine (aka Dimitris Konstantinou) ( -1875) Born: Greece Active: Greece Medium: albumen print Size: 10" x 7 5/8" Location: Greece Object No. 2015.193 Shelf: D-26 Publication: Other Collections: Notes: The temple of Athena Nike (Athena as a goddess of victory) is the smallest temple at the Acropolis in Athens, placed at its southwest corner, at the edge of a high cliff. Its construction was completed in the year 420 B.C.E., during the so called High Classical Period, according to the design of Kallikrates (the same architect who was responsible for the construction of the Parthenon). The temple by Kallikrates replaced an earlier small temple, which got completely destroyed during the Persian wars. To view our archive organized by themes and subjects, visit: OUR COLLECTIONS For information about reproducing this image, visit: THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHIVE
