Hermes iconic winged sandals, symbols of speed and communication, are accurately captured in a Roman statue, a replica of a Greek original. This piece exemplifies ancient artistry. The famous statue of 'Hermes Fastening his Sandal' is actually a Roman marble copy, likely created in the 2nd century CE. The original was a bronze masterpiece from the 4th century BCE by the Greek sculptor Lysippos, which has since been lost. Lysippos was a key figure of the Hellenistic period, an era when art moved