HIP-S-000257-3367 Portrait bust of Themistocles, Athenian statesman and naval commander (c.528-462 BC). His proposal that the Athenians should fight the Persians at sea, rather than on land, paved the way for the defeat of King Xerxes. Country of Origin: Greece. Culture: Ancient Greek, Museo Ostia, Italy Credit: Werner Forman Archive / Heritage Images /Alinari Archives, Florence WARNING: Permission must be required for non editorial use. Please contact Alinari Archives Place of photography: Rome, Museo Ostia Collection: Heritage Images /Alinari Archives, Florence Technical info Image sizes (pixel): 3406 X 3551 Image sizes (cm at 300 dpi): 28 X 30 Image sizes (MB): 1.35 Color space: RGB