Roman Head Sculpture Bust of a Youth

The Met x Eichholtz presents the Bust of a Youth, drawing inspiration from a Roman head of a youth (117–161 CE) in The Met collection. With a marble finish and black granite base, our reimagining of the original captures the idealized  beauty of ancient sculpture. Elevate your decor with this timeless blend of historical charm and modern elegance.

HISTORIC PROVENANCE

This Bust of a Youth recalls an idealized Roman head (117–161 CE) in The Met collection, sculpted during the Hadrianic or Early Antonine periods. The polished flesh, sharply defined eyes, and intricate locks of hair characterizing the original were all typical features of bronze sculpture that were imitated in marble as part of the classicizing taste that prevailed during the reign of the emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century CE.