Youthful Hercules
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date2nd century
Mediummarble
Dimensions25.1 x 20 x 19.2 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 7 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineSarah C. Garver Fund
Terms
Object number1971.88
Label TextHercules was still a smooth-cheeked youth when he began his Twelve Labors. Images of Hercules were displayed in
the exercise grounds of Roman public baths as a model of
physical strength.
ProvenanceMuseum purchase from Charles Lipson
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 0008
