The Best of the Louvre in Just 2 Hours: Don’t Miss These Masterpieces!

2. The Winged Victory of Samothrace

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, created around 190 BC, is an impressive ancient Greek marble sculpture found at the top of the Daru staircase in the Denon Wing. Depicting Nike, the goddess of victory, it stands with wings outstretched as if just landing on the prow of a ship. Despite missing its head and arms, the sculpture captivates you with its dramatic presence.