Head of a Roman Nobleman, Possibly Marc Antony
Description
Object Label: This head, which was made for insertion into a bust carved in another stone, represents a high-ranking Roman official. Some scholars have suggested that the subject is Cleopatra’s lover Marc Antony, but that identification is uncertain. However, the fine-grained green Egyptian stone, which was popular with the Romans, and the naturalistic style, which reflects classical Greek statuary, indicate that the man represented here was at least a contemporary of the Egyptian queen and her Roman lover. Provenance: Culture Ptolemaic Caption: Ptolemaic. Head of a Roman Nobleman, Possibly Marc Antony, ca. 30 B.C.E.– 50 C.E.. Graywacke, 9 x 4 1/4 x 5 in. (22.9 x 10.8 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 54.51. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A stone bust depicting a man with short hair.
The artifact is a carved stone bust of a male figure, showcasing realistic facial features and short-cropped hair. It is crafted from black stone, possibly basalt or a similar material. The style is naturalistic, reflecting detailed attention to human anatomy. The base is minimal, focusing on the portrayal of the head and neck.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 54.51 tier-2
- BKM-Object 68003 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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