The Apollo Belvedere: New Life for a Marble God
The second-century sculpture, often regarded as the epitome of classical beauty, is back on view at the Vatican after a ...
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See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
Dating to the second century C.E., the piece depicts Apollo in a draped cloak right after shooting an arrow; his left hand would have originally held a bow. Experts think the artwork is a Roman ...