Marble head of a youth from a relief

Unknown

late 4th century BCE · Marble · Greek and Roman Art

This head probably was part of a large, elaborate grave monument. The strongly projecting forehead and deep-set eyes, which give an intense expression to the face, are similar in style to works that have been associated with Skopas, a famous sculptor of the fourth century B.C.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th century BCE

Medium

Marble

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1911