https://classicalchopped2.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/b79491532be367a81b31cfd86cb6f45f.jpg 13cc49502538a69a05a1b355e4ad7603 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Copenhagen Vespasian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Flavian, ca. AD 70-79 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 40 cm tall Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Likely from Naples Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark Description An account of the resource Description: This marble portrait of Vespasian depicts the Flavian emperor in the veristic style. The sculptor has emphasized Vespasian’s age and experience through the fleshy face, deep-set wrinkles along the forehead and neck, nasolabial lines, and balding head. Many of portraits of the emperor contain distinctive facial features that are evident in this portrait such as, the broad forehead, small, close-set eyes, arched eyebrows, thin lips, and hooked nose. However, the nose of this particular portrait has been broken off, along with parts of the ears. A bronze peg is set into the crown of the head and a hole appears in the nape of the neck, indicating that a wreath once rested on the emperor’s head. The neck has been formed for insertion into a full-body statue. Significance: This portrait of Vespasian marks a break with Julio-Claudian portraiture. Its veristic style both references the honored Republican tradition and counters the youthfulness common in the portraits of the emperors who preceded him. This change in style reflects the emperor’s desire to distance himself from the controversial periods of rule that came before him. Vespasian is portrayed modestly, reflecting his popularity among the empire as an “every-man.” He brought wealth into the capital and was successful militarily; this portrait emanates the type of determination he was known for throughout these accomplishments. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lauren Kershenbaum Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Vespasian was born in AD 9 to a humble, equestrian family. His early career in the military was marked by numerous successes, leading to his ten year reign as emperor. He came to imperial power in AD 69 during the civil war following the death of Nero. Vespasian’s reign is most notably characterized by his fiscal reforms and consolidation of the empire which led the way to political stability and a vast Roman building program. After his death in 79, he was succeeded by his eldest son Titus, thus becoming the first Roman emperor to be directly succeeded by his own natural son and establishing the Flavian dynasty that would rule over the Roman Empire for 27 years. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. Fleming, J. 1995. Catalogue Roman Portraits: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Volume 2, pp. 28-29. Varner, E. 2000. From Caligula to Constantine: Tyranny and Transformation in Roman Portraiture, Atlanta, pp. 134-139. Kleiner, D. E. E. 1994. Roman Sculpture, New Haven, pp. 171-177. <div class="textLayer--absolute"></div> http://ancientrome.ru/art/artworken/img.htm?id=386 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vespasian http://museum.classics.cam.ac.uk/collections/casts/vespasian