Portrait of Lysias

A hermes. We have here a representation of the celebrated Athenian orator who about the middle of the fifth century before the vulgar era, contributed so greatly to drive the tyrants from his native country, and re-establish the republican form of government. One of the best representations of him is undoubtedly that before us. It holds a middle place between such portraits as represent him in his youth and such as portray him at a more advanced age. The execution is remarkably perfect, the expression admirable.

Inv. nr. 30. H. 0.43. Excavated in 1856-60. SO V, nr. 4.