Farnese Sculptures in Naples

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by Henk Bekker

Farnese Sculptures in Naples

The monumental Hercules at Rest (Ercole in Riposo), also known simply as the Farnese Hercules (Ercole Farnese), is a nude marble sculpture from antiquity standing 3.17 m (10.5 ft) tall. It was produced around AD216 in Rome.

This oversized marble sculpture currently guards the entrance to the Farnese Gems while facing the equally impressive Farnese Bull (Toro Farnese) in the Naples National Archaeological Museum.

To the right: Flora Major, Roman, 2nd C AD

To the left: Pomona o Flora Minore, 2nd C AD