Plaster Bust of Hermes by Praxiteles

Greek Art

Measurements: 60 X 60H cm
Code: IG 1153

This bust depicts the young Greek god Hermes. The original work was carved in marble by Praxiteles in 330 BC and was discovered in 1877 at an archaeological site in Olympia, Greece. Today, the piece stands as the crown jewel of the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.