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Caligula, c. 39-41 AD Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark
This beautiful marble head depicting the Roman Emperor Caligula still shows traces of polychromy (paint) around the left eye and ear
See more about its conservation and study HERE
Related: Alastair Sooke’s excellent series Treasures of Ancient Rome continues on BBC4

Amazing.

Caligula, c. 39-41 AD
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark

This beautiful marble head depicting the Roman Emperor Caligula still shows traces of polychromy (paint) around the left eye and ear

See more about its conservation and study HERE

Related: Alastair Sooke’s excellent series Treasures of Ancient Rome continues on BBC4

Amazing.

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