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The composition relates two distinctive pieces of sculpture; namely the bust of
Alexander the Great (found at a Roman excavation) and the Medici bronze of Venus
1711. These are separated spatially within the Great Hall. Through each artist, the
pieces capture a unique pose and character thereby representing a worldly reference
of the conqueror and the spiritual sphere of the Gods. The visual convergence of the
two expressions create a sense of communication and common narrative.
