This torso of Heracles was made in Rome around the 2nd century CE of the finest marble. Heracles' nude figure displays the dazzling truth of a body in the flower of youth and timeless beauty. By contrast with the beauty of the female draped body, Greek men showcased thier perfection through their nudity. (Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid)
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