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Title: PHILIPPVS II - OTD
Post by: Rugser on March 02, 2007, 05:40:18 pm

Hi
I put this portrait of prince child because I look it work of excellent engraver.   
Is it  mannerist portrait   of the 3° century ?  or not ? 
Your opinions are pleasant.
Thank

M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
PRINCIPI IVVENT
RIC IV (Part 3), Rome 255a
Cohen 55

ser   

Title: Re: PHILIPPVS II - OTD
Post by: Noah on March 03, 2007, 11:32:57 pm

That is a nice a more realistic portrait of the young man!

Best, Noah

Title: Re: PHILIPPVS II - OTD
Post by: Diederik on March 04, 2007, 02:58:06 pm

I would not call this picture 'manneristic' as that word suggests that a certain non-realistic aspect was intently added to the picture, as that was the fashion then. This lovely portrait should be seen in the very long Greco-Roman tradition of sculpture and, indeed, would be pinned down by experts to belong to the third century.
If I were to meet prince Philippus tomorrow, I would at once recognize him from this portrait, which would be extremely difficult in the case of Galerius or Maximinus, as their portraits WERE done in a manneristic way!

Treasure your coin!



Frans

Title: Re: PHILIPPVS II - OTD
Post by: Rugser on March 06, 2007, 01:59:21 pm

Thanks a lot Noah & Frans
Regards

ser

Title: Re: PHILIPPVS II - OTD
Post by: Noah on March 06, 2007, 07:07:02 pm

Frans, you stated what I was thinking...except more eloquently and thoroughly!  Good  comment... :)

Best, Noah