Sculptuur van de bokser Damosseno in de Vaticaanse Musea te Vaticaanstad, Italië 1851 - 1890

This black and white photograph, taken between 1851 and 1890, captures a marble sculpture of a boxer. The anonymous artist captured the figure’s stance, showcasing the dynamism of the pose and the expressive detail of the sculpture. The sculpture’s subject matter, the representation of a powerful male figure, was a popular theme in classical art, reflecting the ideals of strength and masculinity in the ancient world. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a reminder of the enduring influence of classical sculpture on art history.