Marble statue of Hermes
Copy or adaptation of a Greek statue of the late 5th or 4th century B.C.
Hermes, the Greek messenger god, is identified by his short cloak and the remains of a herald’s staff that is visible along his left upper arm. Statues like this one, based on Classical Greek prototypes, served as attractive decorative objects in Roman villas while also creating an atmosphere of cultural refinement.
Hermes, the Greek messenger god, is identified by his short cloak and the remains of a herald’s staff that is visible along his left upper arm. Statues like this one, based on Classical Greek prototypes, served as attractive decorative objects in Roman villas while also creating an atmosphere of cultural refinement.
Artwork Details
- Title: Marble statue of Hermes
- Period: Imperial
- Date: 1st or 2nd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Marble
- Dimensions: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Alice Lorris, in memory of Dr. S. Lorris, 1965
- Object Number: 65.204
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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