Perry, Walter Copland: Greek and Roman sculpture: a popular introduction to the history of Greek and Roman sculpture (London, 1882)

302 OTHER WORKS FROM THE AGE OF PIIEIDIAS.

the awe so visibly expressed in the face of the youth, give a greater
air of solemnity and sanctity to this relief than is to be found in any
of the Parthenon sculptures.

The difference between the two goddesses was enhanced by the
bracelets, necklace, and earrings worn by the figure to the right, which
are all indicated by the rivet holes in which they were fastened ; and

Fig. 119. Fig. 120.

DEMF.TER, CORA, AND IACCIIOS. ORTHEUS AND EURYDICE.

the charming variety afforded by the two styles of drapery, con-
trasted with the nude figure of Triptolemos, renders this one of the
most pleasing specimens of the Attic relief.

Relief of Orpheus, Eurydice, and Hermes
(rome, villa albani ; naples, paris).

(Fig. 121.)

This relief, which exists in three different copies, is one of the best
known and most popular works of ancient art. The one at Naples