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Source: PR222_02_18
Source Image: PR222_02_18 of Portrait of Marcus Aurelius of Capitoline Museums: Statuary
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Description
Portrait of Marcus Aurelius
Monument
Capitoline Museums: Statuary
Monument Part
Portrait of Marcus Aurelius
Monument Type
Statuary
Material(s)
Date
post
ad
161 -
pre
ad
180
Keywords
Marcus Aurelius
Collections
Capitoline Museums, Rome
Location
Current Location
Capitoline Museums
Evidence for working practices
1. - Toolmarks
Process
Detailing
Tool
Drill
Method
Vertical (90°)
Description
Extensive drilling in the hair and beard has been undertaken to achieve the visible depth. This is a hallmark of portrait carving in the Antonine period.
1. - Toolmarks
Process
Detailing
Tool
Flat Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
The corner of a flat chisel has been used to detail the iris and pupil and indicate the hairs of the eyebrows.
2. Toolmarks
Process
Detailing
Tool
Channelling Tool
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
Following drilling the channelling tool or a very narrow flat chisel has been used to articulate the curls in the hair.
3. Toolmarks
Process
Smoothing
Tool
Abrasives
Description
The face is very smooth and has probably been worked with abrasives.
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