A marble statue of Ares stands in a niche on the east side of the Brandenburg Gate. Ares is dressed in a helmet, sandals, and a flowing garment that only covers part of his body. He has a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right, which leans on his throne. He rests his left foot on a pedestal, thus giving the impression that he is meditating or resting.
Caption Marble statue of the god Ares from the Brandenburg Gate
Mythic people Ares (God)
Type Statue
Artist/Creator designer: Schadow, sculptor: Karl Wichmann
Origin Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Current position In niche on the southern flank of the East Gate
Dating 1793-1794 AD
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