Top Must-See Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum, Paris
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3Sleeping Hermaphroditos, Roman copy (2nd Century AD)
Mattress by Gianlorenzo Bernini (1619).
Mesmerizingly supple-looking, this sculpture is a life size copy of a bronze Hellenistic sculpture. In the 17 brilliant artist Bernini made the cushion so realistic that people are tempted to test its firmness.
Among the remnants of this once-great civilization, numerous artifacts stand as testament to Rome's cultural, technological, and artistic achievements. These relics provide a glimpse into the daily life, beliefs, and advancements of an empire that shaped the course of history.