Close Looking: Statue of Hercules (Lansdowne Herakles)
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Hercules–also called “Herkeles”–one of the most ideal, heroic males depicted in ancient Greek culture, uses amazing strength to complete twelve labors to prove his greatness. Assistant Curator of Antiquities Nicole Budrovich shows you how this marble sculpture embodies key attributes of the hero, along with explaining how scenes within the villa setting have amplified the piece’s visual majesty through time.
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