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S11.8 HERMES FARNESE

Hermes Farnese | Greco-Roman statue
DETAILS
Museum Collection British Museum, London
Catalogue No. London BM1219 or GR1864,10-21.1
Title Farnese Hermes
Type Statue
Material Marble
Height 2.01 metres
Context -
Original / Copy Roman copy of Greek statue of school of Praxiteles ca 325 B.C.
Style Late Classical
Date C1st A.D.
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The god Hermes (Roman Mercury) stands nude with a robe draped over his shoulder, winged sandals on his feet, and a caduceus wand (missing) in his hand.

ARTICLES

Hermes