Lucius Junius Brutus (presumably)
White marble. 98—117 (or 100—124) CE.Height 76 cm. Inv. No. 6178.Naples, National Archaeological MuseumPhoto by Ilya Shurygin
Lucius Junius Brutus (presumably).
White marble. 98—117 (or 100—124) CE.
Height 76 cm.
Height 76 cm.
Inv. No. 6178.
Naples, National Archaeological Museum
(Napoli, Museo archeologico nazionale).
Origin:
From the Farnese collection.
Description:
Identification is based on strong resemblance of the portrait in question to the so-called “Brutus Capitolinus”. The hairstyle was introduced in the Flavian age and remained popular long after. The alabaster bust is modern.
Credits:
© 2012. Photo: Ilya Shurygin.
Keywords: γλυπτική sculptura sculpture sculptural scultura skulptur ρωμαϊκό roman romana romano romani römisch römische römisches römischen römischer romain romaine romains romaines man uomo mann homme άγνωστος unknown ignoto unbekannter inconnu of a men male maschile männliches masculin un απεικόνιση portrait portraiture ritratto ritrattistica porträtmalerei porträt lucius junius iunius brutus iunia junia lucio giunio bruto κεφάλι κεφαλή head testa kopf tête προτομή bust busto büste buste white marble marmo so-called iunii junii from the farnese collection g943 inv no 6178
