Images Dated 2009 April

Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer

Greek Art. Hellenistic. Boxer of Quirinal or the Terme Boxer. Bronze sculpture of the Hellenistic period (1st century B.C.). Boxer sitting at rest, with metal and leather dressings used for combat. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. italy.

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Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe

Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Bust. Found at Piazza Venezia. 1st. century. Pentelic marble. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy.

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Daniel in Egypt praying toward Jerusalem

Daniel Chapter 6, verse10: "And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days."
circa 19th century

© Reuben Luke Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

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