The 900 works on view range from the medieval period to early modern figure sculpture.
He is also known for flowing figure sculpture in a variety of media, and his pastel drawings.
Here he was encouraged to produce sculptures of figures from the Greek canon.
To the north are two sandstone sculptures of reclining figures.
Yes, contemporary artists can - and do - present sculptures of naked figures in exhibitions now if they wish.
They are generally categorised as "figure sculpture" or "other decorative features".
This comes through in her sculptures of human figures which display openness towards mankind with such dignity.
Michelangelo's David was the museum's first major cast of Italian figure sculpture.
The last part of the show seems slight, with sculptures of still lifes rather than figures.
The Lombard bands are characterized by bases with various sculptures of human and animal figures.