Statue of Athena Parthenos - Classical Greek Goddess Representation #16500 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts the famed Athena Parthenos, a colossal chryselephantine statue by Phidias housed in the Parthenon. She wears a richly decorated peplos and aegis adorned with the Gorgoneion, symbolizing divine protection and power, while holding a Nike figure in one hand and a spear in the other. The pose conveys authority, wisdom, and martial readiness-core attributes of the goddess of war and strategy.

Used in educational articles, museum exhibits, or mythology resources to illustrate classical iconography of Athena; matches user intent for historical art analysis, academic study, or cultural reference.