Hermes

Hermes, a bust, from Praxiteles full statue, 2^nd half of 4^th cent. B.C

Hermes was one of the twelve main Olympian gods.

He was the son of Zeus and half brother to Apollo. 

This bust is taken from the 2.34m statue, the only original work of Praxiteles to be found, at the temple of Hera in 1877. 

He is holding the infant Dionysus, who’s remnant of hand is on his shoulder.

Size.

52 cm tall.

Artist: Praxiteles

Museum: The Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia

Origin: Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece

Time Period: Greek