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The Farnese Atlas. Atlas kneeling supporting the celestial sphere. 2nd-century AD Roman copy of a Hellenistic original. Marble. Like all Farnese collection sculptures heavily restored. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. Napoli, Campania, Italy. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier. Special exhibit on landscapes in ancient art. So poorly mounted and displayed, you wondered why they bothered to hold it. A pity, because it contained some lovely pieces. Clear example of the contempt the Italian Archaeological Services have for their audience and taxpayers.
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The Farnese Atlas. Atlas kneeling supporting the celestial sphere. 2nd-century AD Roman copy of a Hellenistic original. Marble. Like all Farnese collection sculptures heavily restored. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. Napoli, Campania, Italy. Copyright 2016, James A. Glazier. Special exhibit on landscapes in ancient art. So poorly mounted and displayed, you wondered why they bothered to hold it. A pity, because it contained some lovely pieces. Clear example of the contempt the Italian Archaeological Services have for their audience and taxpayers.