Old Man of Otricoli

Old Man of Otricoli, Roman marble bust, 130 B.C.E.

Material: MarbleTechnique: Work sculpted through the use of: chisels (also square-tipped and toothed) raspsDate: Late Republican period (133–31 B.C.), Collection: Torlonia Museum Among the numerous imperial busts arranged along the gallery that sumptuously concluded the exhibition itinerary of the Torlonia…

The Statue of Marforio, 2nd Century AD

The statue of Marforio, 2nd-3rd century AD

The Statue of Marforio Roman marble sculpture Year 2nd century AD Subject OceanusThe name is a corruption of Latin mare in foro, “the sea in the forum” (inscribed near the statue’s original location) Location Palazzo Nuovo, Capitoline Museums Marforio is a large 2st century Roman marble sculpture of…

National Roman Museum – Palazzo Massimo

The Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry. It is located in the Esquilino district, near Termini Station. Address: Largo di Villa Peretti, 2, 00185 Roma RM, Italy Architect: Camillo Pistrucci Opened: 1998 Hours:  Thursday 9:30 AM–7 PM Friday 9:30 AM–7 PM Saturday 9:30 AM–7 PM Sunday…

Capitoline Museums

Capitoline Museums

Address: Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Founded: 1471 Hours:  Thursday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Friday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Saturday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Monday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM Architect: Michelangelo Phone: +39 06 0608 Director: Claudio Parisi Presicce Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Capital The historical seat of…