Statue of Efebo

Sculpted in Greek marble from a Greek prototype from the 4th century B.C., this statue is a copy of either a Narcissus or, as other theories have it, an Adonis. With short, curly hair, the head rests on the left shoulder. Although it is less elegant than other copies, this sculpture boasts a certain melancholic grace. It is nevertheless outstanding for the harmony of the anatomical form and the refinement of the shaping.