Portrait of a young woman in red, Roman Period, 90–120, From Egypt, Encaustic, limewood, gold leaf, H. x W. cm (1

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Portrait of a young woman in red, Roman Period, 90–120, From Egypt, Encaustic, limewood, gold leaf, H. x W. cm (15 x 7 1/4 in.), The background of this portrait was originally gilded, emphasizing the divine status of the deceased young woman. She looks at the viewer with large serious eyes, accentuated by long lashes. A mass of loose curls covers her head, and some strands fall along the back of her neck on the left side

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Size: 2533px × 3800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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