Hermes Richelieu - Ancient Greco-Roman Statue (original) (raw)
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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.