Statue of Hermes known as "Hermes Ingenui" after the inscription on the pedestal indicating the name of the sculptor or of the donor. Hermes wear his attributes: kerykeion (or herald's staff), lyra, petasus (round hat), traveller's cloak and winged temples. Roman artwork, 2nd century BC, copy from a Greek original, 5th century BC.

Location: Museo Pio-Clementino, Statues Gallery (Inv 244). Photograph: Jastrow (2003).

Hermes Gallery


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