Strigil Collection

Apoxyomenos, c. 50 AD, copy of the bronze masterpiece by Lysippus around 320 BC (marble)
3362131 Apoxyomenos, c.50 AD, copy of the bronze masterpiece by Lysippus around 320 BC (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); (add.info.: Museo Pio Clementino)

Apoxyomenos, c. 50 AD, copy of the bronze masterpiece by Lysippus around 320 BC (marble)
3362130 Apoxyomenos, c.50 AD, copy of the bronze masterpiece by Lysippus around 320 BC (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Apoxyomenos, statue of an athlete scraping sweat and dust off his body with a strigil (engraving)
5216638 Apoxyomenos, statue of an athlete scraping sweat and dust off his body with a strigil (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apoxyomenos)

Roman Baths, plate from The History of the Nations (aquatint)
STC93298 Roman Baths, plate from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1510-15. Creator: Bernhard Strigel
Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1510-15

Etruscan bronze figures from the lid of a bronze vessel. A female athlete holds an oil bottle, and a male athlete a strigil. From the British Museums collection

Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. Ancient Rome
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each other also appear in the side panels. He as a Greek orator, she as a muse, a cultural ideal. Glyptothek

Sarcophagus of a married couple. Detail relief. About 240 AD
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each. Detail. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Roman Art. Marble strigilated sarcophagus. Ca. 220. Severan period. Decorated with lion heads. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

In the Roman Baths, or Roman Women In The Bath, 1876 (oil on panel)
XKH141019 In the Roman Baths, or Roman Women In The Bath, 1876 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 29x8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Strigil; Unknown; about 100; Bronze; Object: H: 21 x W: 11 cm (8 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)

Bronze strigil, 450-400 BC
Bronze strigil. Strigils were used by athletes, after the games, to scrape clean their body of oil and dust 450-400 BC

Bronze strigil used to cleanse the body, handle decoration with dancing Satyr from Pompeii
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze strigil used for cleansing the body and decorated with dancing Satyr. From Pompei

Strigil (1st-3rd AD), found in the Roman villa of La Salut. SPAIN. Sabadell. Sabadell History Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Sabadell

Bathing and washing in Ancient Rome -- a family using strigiles in a bath house. The strigil was a small, curved, metal tool used in ancient Greece and Rome to scrape dirt

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The strigil, a tool used in ancient Rome for cleansing and grooming the body, holds a significant place in history. Its presence can be seen in various forms of art and artifacts from different periods. Dating back to around 240 AD, the Sarcophagus of a married couple showcases intricate carvings depicting scenes from Roman life. Among these depictions is an image of an athlete using a strigil to scrape sweat and dust off his body after physical exertion. This highlights the importance placed on cleanliness and personal hygiene during that time. Another notable representation of the they are be found in the Apoxyomenos statue, which is believed to be a copy of Lysippus' bronze masterpiece from around 320 BC. The marble sculpture captures an athlete holding the strigil as he prepares himself for competition or training. In addition to sculptures, paintings also feature this fascinating tool. Bernhard Strigel's Portrait of a Woman from ca. 1510-15 portrays a woman with delicate features holding what appears to be a small strigil-like object, possibly symbolizing her beauty regimen. Even earlier than these artworks are Etruscan bronze figures dating back centuries before Christ. These figures were discovered on the lid of a bronze vessel and depict individuals engaged in daily activities such as bathing or grooming themselves with strigils. The significance of the strigil extends beyond just visual representations; it was also featured in written accounts like The History of Nations plate showcasing Roman Baths. This aquatint print provides insight into how Romans utilized this tool within their communal bathing rituals. Lastly, we have Severan-era marble sarcophagi adorned with intricate relief carvings known as "strigilated" sarcophagi due to their decorative patterns resembling those created by using a strigil on wet clay or wax tablets.