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As the god of travelers, Hermes is shown with a traveler’s cloak draped over his left shoulder and wrapped around his arm. Extensive research conducted by conservators from the J. Paul Getty Museum revealed that the sculpture’s right leg and the palm tree which supports him originally came from a different ancient statue. In past centuries it was common to complete fragmented ancient works by using pieces from other sculptures in this manner.

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As the god of travelers, Hermes is shown with a traveler’s cloak draped over his left shoulder and wrapped around his arm. Extensive research conducted by conservators from the J. Paul Getty Museum revealed that the sculpture’s right leg and the palm tree which supports him originally came from a different ancient statue. In past centuries it was common to complete fragmented ancient works by using pieces from other sculptures in this manner.
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It's the Day of Hermes aka Mercurius Day aka #Wednesday! 🐏
Marble sculpture of #Hermes. After rediscovery in 1771 near #Rome, he was displayed at Lansdowne House in London. The sculpture's right leg and the palm tree originally came from a different ancient statue.
🏛️ Lansdowne Hermes, 2nd century CE Roman copy of a 4th century BCE Greek original, today in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
#DayOfHermes #Mythology @mythology @antiquidons @histodons #ancientRome #GreekRomanArt

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