Herm Bust of the Doryphoros

Alternative Title

Head of the Doryphoros

Creator

• Apollonius Son of Archias

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

1st century BCE replica of an original from 440 BCE

Abstract

Front center

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Statues, Busts (Statues), Bronze, Herms, Roman copy, Peristyles (Roman courtyards)

Alt Text

A bronze bust of a man with curly hair, displayed on a pedestal with inscribed text. The sculpture captures the upper torso and head, showcasing detailed features.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Italy; Herculaneum (Extinct city); Villa of the Papyri (Herculaneum)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

Inscription at the base of the herm that says, "Apollonios, son of Archias, Athenian made it."
This is the herm bust of the Doryphoros, a prime example of Late Hellenistic/ Early Roman bronze sculpture. The base of the herm features an inscription that identifies its creator as Apollonios, son of Archias. This is a precise replica of the idealized head from Polykleitos' renowned 5th century BCE Doryphoros statue. This copy was excavated in 1753 from the estate known as the Villa of the Papyri in ancient Herculaneum, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The athlete turns his head slightly to his right, with his gaze set ahead. His eyes are almond shaped, and his lips are slightly parted. The herm base begins at the collarbone. This object is currently housed at the National Archeological Museum of Naples, Italy.

Identifier

A01-JGC0660

Recommended Citation

Son of Archias, Apollonius, "Herm Bust of the Doryphoros" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 568.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/568