The Holkham bust of Thucydides, a study in Greek iconography 1878

This is the title page of a book titled "The Holkham Bust of Thucydides, A Study in Greek Iconography" published in 1878. The book was authored by Adolf Michaelis, a German archaeologist, who studied the Holkham Bust of Thucydides, a marble bust of the Athenian historian Thucydides, created in ancient Greece. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the bust, examining its historical context, iconography, and its significance in understanding Greek art and culture. This study is a valuable resource for scholars and art lovers interested in ancient Greek sculpture and its historical interpretations.