Discobolos
Roman copy of a 5th century original (450 BCE) of Myron.
Myron - Sculptor attested by Pliny.
Myron on the “threshold of realism.”
Primitive but respected for his honesty, vigor, and novel poses. Has only one viewpoint.
Lucian’s description: “stooping in the pose of one preparing to throw, turning towards the hand with the discus and gently bending the other knee, as if ready to rise and cast.”