The Niobid project: Digital modeling and restoration of a complex sculptural group at Hadrian's Villa

A groundbreaking digital restoration of the Niobid sculptural group, originally displayed at Hadrian's Villa, reveals new insights into its ancient context and artistic significance. The project employed advanced scanning techniques to reconstruct 16 statues—depicting Niobe, her children, and a Pedagogue figure—based on surviving Roman copies. By virtually reassembling the group, researchers have provided a clearer understanding of how this mythological narrative was visually interpreted in Hadrian's imperial residence, offering fresh perspectives on both the sculpture's original presentation and its cultural implications during the Roman Empire.

Frischer, B. (2013). The Niobid project: Digital modeling and restoration of a complex sculptural group at Hadrian’s Villa. 2013 Digital Heritage International Congress (DigitalHeritage), 383–386. https://doi.org/10.1109/digitalheritage.2013.6743763