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S11.2 HERMES RICHELIEU

Hermes Richelieu | Greco-Roman statue
DETAILS
Museum Collection Musée du Louvre, Paris
Catalogue No. Louvre Ma573
Title Hermes Richelieu
Type Statue
Material Marble
Height 1.90 metres
Context -
Original / Copy Roman copy of Greek bronze statue in tradition of Polycleitus C4th B.C.
Style Classical
Date C2nd A.D.
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The god Hermes (Roman Mercury) stands nude holding a herald's wand (missing) in his hand and with a robe draped loosely across his arm and shoulder.

ARTICLES

Hermes