Marble Statue of the Nile River
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A colossal river-god lounges with cornucopia beside a sphinx as sixteen putti (the Nile’s ideal flood cubits) climb over him. Likely carved for a Roman sanctuary of Isis, the group fuses Roman grandeur with Egyptian emblems—abundance, exotic fauna, imperial reach—paired here with the Vatican’s *Tiber* across the gallery.
Why This Artwork Is Important
- Among the most famous personifications of a river in classical sculpture.
- Vivid example of Rome absorbing Egyptian imagery into imperial art.
What to Look For
- Count the infants—there are sixteen.
- Tiny crocodile and hippo tucked near the base.
- Luxuriant beard and flowing drapery carved with crisp drillwork.
Fun Fact
Its companion, the *Tiber*, swaps Nile wildlife for Rome’s twins, Romulus and Remus.
Last Minute Offers
Find the cheapest last-minute offers to visit New Wing (Braccio Nuovo) and see Marble Statue of the Nile River with your own eyes!
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