Sculptuur van Nerva in de Vaticaanse Musea te Vaticaanstad before 1882

This is a photograph of a marble sculpture of Nerva, a Roman emperor, taken before 1882. The sculpture depicts the emperor in the traditional Roman toga, standing on a pedestal and extending his right hand. The sculpture is likely a copy of a Roman original, as it was common for artists to create copies of famous works. The image provides a glimpse into the history of Roman portraiture, highlighting the focus on realism and individual features. It also showcases the importance of emperors in Roman culture, as they were often celebrated through sculptures and other forms of art.