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.