text:  From the style of extreme antiquity in these statues--from the rude attempt at bold action which was the peculiarity of Daedalus--the general adoption of this action in the early ages--the traits of savage nature in the face and figure expressed with little knowledge but strong feeling--by the narrow loins turgid muscles of the breast thighs and calves of the legs will all find reason to believe they are copied from the above-mentioned statue