Found around the year 1711 in Herculaneum, the three Roman marble statues of clothed women known as the Herculaneum Women played a key role in the definition and theoretical substantiation of Classicism. The contributions to this volume connect to form a biography of these important sculptures. They deal with their history of discovery and collection, archaeological context, art historical interpretation, and influence on subsequent antique art. Full-sized color plates show new photos of these statues after their recent renovation. Includes detailed appendices with comments, bibliography, and a list of newly identified antique copies. German text.