Valiant statue

"It is thought that the goddess of victory was supposed to look as if she was on front of a boat."

- Museum Exhibit

The Valiant Statue is a marble sculpture first introduced in. It is based on the Nike of Samothrace. The artist is unknown, and it was created around 190 BC. The art is one of the most celebrated pieces of sculpture, and it was created to honor Nike and a sea battle. The statue was discovered in the island of Samothrace and first published in 1863.

In, the statue is displayed in the second art room, on the bottom right corner.

Authenticity
In, if the statue has bat wings instead of feathery wings, then it is a forgery.