On the Acropolis of Athens there’s a small ionic temple called the Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to Athena the Victor. Around the temple was once a balustrade with various relief sculptures of the goddess. This is an image of one of the best preserved. Athena reaches down to undo the straps of her sandal, to enter the sacred space of her own temple. The drapery is extraordinary, a spectacular example of the high classical style with the drapery both clinging to the skin and falling in deep folds. Years ago I recall seeing a picture of this relief in an art history book. From that moment on I dreamed of seeing it. Today it’s in the Acropolis Museum in Athens, just below the acropolis itself. In fact, you can see the Temple of Athena Nike from the windows of the museum.