Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula 37–41 Roman The portrait style created for Augustus was adopted by his family and immediate successors in order to stress the unity and continuity of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This fine bust of Caligula (r. 37– 41) has regular features and carefully designed locks of hair similar to those in portraits of Augustus. Here, however, the artist has also conveyed something of Caligula’s vanity and cruelty in the proud turn of the head and the thin, pursed lips. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pa
Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula 37–41 Roman The portrait style created for Augustus was adopted by his family and immediate successors in order to stress the unity and continuity of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This fine bust of Caligula (r. 37– 41) has regular features and carefully designed locks of hair similar to those in portraits of Augustus. Here, however, the artist has also conveyed something of Caligula’s vanity and cruelty in the proud turn of the head and the thin, pursed lips. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #1094. Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula. Roman. 37–41. Marble. Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian. Stone Sculpture
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