Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Torso del Belvedere" in Spanish language version.
I provide here a description of the famous torso in the Belvedere, which is generally called the Torso of Michelangelo, because this work was especially highly regarded by Michelangelo, and he made many studies of it. As is well known, it is a mutilated statue of a seated Hercules, and the master who made it is Apollonius, the son of Nestor of Athens. This description only concerns the ideal represented by the statue, especially because it is ideal in its conception. And it is one work from a similar description of several statues. The first work I applied myself to in Rome was describing the statues in the Belvedere, namely the Apollo, the Laocoon, the so-called Antinous, and this torso, as the most prefect examples of ancient sculpture. The presentation of each statue was intended to be in two parts: the first concerning its ideal aspect, and the second its artistic qualities. And it was my intention to have the works themselves drawn and engraved by the best artist available. This enterprise was, however, beyond my means, and would depend on advances provided by generous enthusiasts. So that is why this draft, over which I have pondered much and for a long time, has remained unfinished, and the present description still requires some final touches.
