Torso of Venus
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Room103 RomanCleveland, United States
On public display.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
As avid collectors of Greek art, ancient Romans valued sculptures for their aesthetic qualities. This torso of Venus was likely inspired by the popularity of Praxiteles's nude Aphrodite from the Greek city-state of Knidos on the western coast of Asia Minor. Displayed in a circular shrine, it became one of the most celebrated sculptures in classical antiquity.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1926.565
In the catalog
Sources
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Image: The Cleveland Museum of Art — Museum open access
