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 EXAMPLE OF HELLENISTIC STATUARY The kings of Pergamum had to repel an invasion of the Gauls from the North, and this struggle is represented on one of the surviving pieces of sculpture. Here we have one of the defeated Gallic chieftains, who with one hand supports his dying wife and with the other plunges his sword into his own breast, at the same time casting a terrified glance at the pursuing enemy. The tremendous power of the barbarian's muscular figure is in startling contrast with the helpless limbs of the woman