Buste van Oceanus in de Vaticaanse Musea 1859

This 1859 photograph by Anderson captures a Roman bust of Oceanus, the personification of the sea, housed in the Vatican Museums. The bust, carved from marble, is depicted with a flowing beard and hair, symbolizing the powerful and unpredictable nature of the ocean. The detailed carving of the waves at the base of the bust further emphasizes Oceanus's connection to the sea. This photograph, part of a series documenting the Vatican Museums' collection, provides a detailed view of this important piece of Roman sculpture.