King Numa Pompilius Conversing with the Nymph Egeria in her Grotto 1792

"King Numa Pompilius Conversing with the Nymph Egeria in her Grotto" is a 1792 neoclassical relief sculpture by Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst. The sculpture depicts the Roman King Numa Pompilius, founder of Rome, receiving counsel from the nymph Egeria in her sacred grotto. The scene, filled with classical symbolism, highlights Numa's wisdom and Egeria's divine guidance, representing the close relationship between mortals and the divine during the Roman Republic. Thorvaldsen's work is known for its simple yet elegant forms, highlighting the human figure and emphasizing the serene beauty of the subject matter.