This marble head is in the Villa Ludovisi, Rome, and is considered the
most beautiful of all the representations of Juno. It expresses great
energy of character united with the utmost feminine grace and purity.
The name of the artist is unknown, but he is presumed to have been an
Athenian.
[Illustration]
Apollo Belvedere.
“And the cold marble leapt to life a god.”
“_‘Bright haired Apollo,’ thou who ever art
A blessing to the world--whose mighty heart
Forever pours out love and light and life._”
--PIKE.