Statuette of a sleeping child with a lamp
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Statuette of a sleeping child with a lamp
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Published 2017-06-21T10:28:50+00:00
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Along with the monumental statues of God-like Emperors, Roman sculpture also produced pieces focused on realism. Such a child standing on his own, dressed poorly and holding a lamp evokes an orphan. Indeed, abandonning a child – an act called "exposure" – in the street or on the side of the road was quite a common practice in ancient Greek and Roman times. These children could be adopted by families who could use them as a "toy" for their children, or, after mutilation, as a beggar for example.
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| Date published | 21/06/2017 |
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| Title | Statuette of a sleeping child with a lamp |
| Date | 1st-2nd Century |
| Period | Classical Roman |
| Medium | white marble |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Baths of Diocletian |
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