Torso of a youth

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This majestic marble torso, stripped bare of its head, forearms, and lower legs, masterfully exemplifies the contrapposto stance, a technique pioneered by Greek sculptors. By shifting the body's weight onto one foot, the hip is thrust forward, infusing the statue with a dynamic energy that sets it apart from more static representations. It is likely that such a sculpture would have been erected in a sanctuary to pay homage to the gods, perhaps even depicting a deity or a youthful athlete of great renown.