Discobolus in the Palazzo Massimo in Rome

Discobolus sculptures in the Palazzo Massimo in Rome

Roman copies of Greek originals displayed in the Palazzo Massimo in Rome include two fine examples of the discus thrower — the complete Lancellotti Discobolus and the Discobolus of Castelporziona that has lost his head, an arm, and lower limbs.

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