Such figurines are in a sense the prototypes of the Venus of Medici.
No doubt the others had historical prototypes.
What chiefly distinguishes him from his Greek prototypes is that his purpose is rather ethical than purely speculative; the zeal of a teacher and reformer is more strong in him than even the intellectual passion of a thinker.
It is here that many of the world's best known brands unveil their brand new products and even some prototypes.
That's because some of them are prototypes.
