Cleveland Museum of Art

Head of Apollo

Date

1–200 CE

Medium

marble

Culture

Roman, Imperial

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

This marble head, about three-quarter life-sized with idealized features, likely represents Apollo, the god most renowned for his youthful beauty. The hair spreads from a central part, flowing to either side in long and deeply drilled locks that cover the ears. An incised line separates these locks from a rougher area above, probably reserved for a separately made diadem or wreath, likely of metal. This head of Apollo has also been identified as female, perhaps a Muse or other goddess.

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