But this tendency is not fully developed until a later age.

The subtle distinctions of character between the different gods are, on the other hand, now most keenly observed and most skilfully rendered.

But in spite of this, one does not feel that the artist has the same belief in the gods and in their power as we can see in the Phidian age.

If his artistic attainment is possibly more skilful, the religious import of his work is certainly less..