Ancient Roman Sculpture
Ancient Roman sculpture is often accused of being a replica of that of Greece. Rome can be credited however with the introduction of their own personal taste for realism, particularly in portraits, and the creation of a huge art market. The increased level of demand for sculptural and other art skills from all over the Empire enabled western art to develop to unprecedented levels still visible today.
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This is a drawing of an Ancient Roman sculpture found at Pompeii. It is actually relief work used for decorative purposes in a villa.
It was quite common to use popular mythological subjects as a theme. In this case we have Achilles consulting with the Sybil who advises him to use the rust off his spear to heal a wound.
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