Nydia, the Blind Flower Girl of Pompeii 1850s

Randolph Rogers's marble sculpture "Nydia, the Blind Flower Girl of Pompeii" is a poignant depiction of a young woman from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The sculpture, created in the 1850s, captures Nydia's blindness as she rests her head on her hand, seemingly lost in thought. The flowing drapery of her dress and the basket at her feet, likely filled with flowers, suggest her occupation as a flower seller. Rogers skillfully rendered the delicate features of Nydia's face, highlighting her youth and fragility. This poignant portrayal of a blind woman in ancient Pompeii is a testament to Rogers's mastery of marble sculpture and his sensitivity to human emotion.