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Sappho (c. 612-c 570 B. C. ). Ancient Greek poet
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Sappho (c. 612-c 570 B. C. ). Ancient Greek poet
Sappho (c.612-c..570 B.C.). Ancient Greek poet. Bust. Black basalt. Copy of 16th-17th centuries from a Greek original. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy
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Basalt Bust Massimo Palazzo Poetess Poetry Sappho
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Sappho of Lesbos, an ancient Greek poetess renowned for her lyric poetry, is depicted in this bust sculpture. Dated back to the 6th or 7th century BC, this life-sized black basalt sculpture is a copy from a Greek original, now preserved in the Palazzo Massimo of the National Roman Museum in Rome, Italy. Sappho's age is estimated to be around 50 years old in this representation, with her face expressing a deep sense of introspection and wisdom. Her hair is styled in the traditional Greek manner, with a diadem adorning her forehead. Sappho is considered one of the most influential poets in the Western literary tradition, known for her emotional and sensual verses, which often explored themes of love and desire. Her poetry has survived in fragments, but her influence can be seen in the works of later poets, including Catullus, Virgil, and Ovid. This striking sculpture offers a glimpse into the mysterious and enigmatic figure of Sappho, whose poetry continues to inspire and captivate audiences over two millennia after her time.
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