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A marble representation of Orestes and Electra, the children of Agamemnon from Greek mythology. They stand before the tomb of their father and are in mourning as indicated by the postures and short hair of Electra. A stele behind Orestes identifies the sculptor, the inscription reads: 'Menelaos student of Stephanos made this'. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome)
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Cartwright, Mark. "Orestes & Electra." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 02, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1451/orestes--electra/.
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