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PICTURE OF THE DAY: HERMENS

  THE HERMENS IN DRESDEN ZWINGER The Dresden Zwinger is a historic building complex located in the heart of Dresden, Germany. One of its most prominent features is the collection of statues known as the "Hermensäulen" or "Hermens" in English. These statues, which are made of sandstone and stand over two meters tall, were created in the 18th century and are still on display in the Zwinger today. The Hermensäulen were designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, the architect responsible for the construction of the Zwinger, and were sculpted by Balthasar Permoser. The statues are based on the ancient Roman tradition of the herm, a sculpted head of the god Hermes mounted on a pillar or column. In the Zwinger, the Hermensäulen depict the heads of various gods and goddesses from Greek and Roman mythology, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, and Venus. One of the most striking features of the Hermensäulen is their intricate details. Each statue is carved with great pr...

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