Loading
 

Source Image: PR301_03_02 of Claudius with Land and Sea panel of Aphrodisias: Sebasteion

annotations
Increase Brightness Increase Contrast
Monochrome Sharpen

Description

Detail of the emperor on the Sebasteion panel depicting Claudius with Land and Sea.

Monument
Aphrodisias: Sebasteion 
Monument Part
Claudius with Land and Sea panel 
Monument Type
Relief 
Material(s)
Aphrodisian marble (Visual identification)  
Date
circa ad 20 - circa ad 60 
Keywords
Claudius  
Collections
Aphrodisias, Site and Museum  

Location

Original Location
Aphrodisias 
Current Location
Aphrodisias Museum 

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process
Flattening
Tool
Tooth Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Medium
Description
The background is flattened using the tooth chisel.

2. Toolmarks

Process
Fine shaping
Tool
Flat Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Medium
Description
The flesh of the emperor's body is shaped with the flat chisel. Parallel lines of flat chiselling are especially clear on his right shoulder.

3. Toolmarks

Process
Detailing
Tool
Channelling Tool
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
A channelling tool, perhaps after drill work, is used in the deep folds of the drapery.

Videos

Related Images