Portrait of Julius Caesar
Marble.Ca. 45—44 BCE.
Height 33.5 cm. Turin, Museum of Antiquities
Portrait of Julius Caesar.
Marble.
Ca. 45—44 BCE.
Height 33.5 cm.
Ca. 45—44 BCE.
Height 33.5 cm.
Turin, Museum of Antiquities.
Origin:
Tuscolo near Frascati, Province of Rome, formerly in Agliè Castle, Province of Turin.
Description:
The features of this marble head, especially the shape of the skull, suggest that it represents C. Iulius Caesar (100—44 BC). It may be the replica of a bronze original made in the last years of his life, or soon after his death.
Credits:
© 2006. Photo, text: L. Brecciaroli Taborelli. Brief Guide to the Museo di Antichità of Turin. Umberto Allemandi & C. P. 50, ill. 66.
Keywords: απεικόνιση portrait portraiture ritratto ritrattistica porträtmalerei porträt roman romana römisches romain man uomo romano römischer mann homme δικτάτορα γάιος ιούλιος καίσαρ dictator gaius julius caesar caius iulius dittatore gaio giulio cesare diktator cäsar dictateur jules césar γλυπτική sculptura sculpture sculptural scultura skulptur ρωμαϊκό romani römisch römische römischen romaine romains romaines κεφάλι κεφαλή head testa kopf tête luni luna marble marmor marmo lunense
male maschile männliches männlicher portraitkopf
from tusculum inv no 2098
