Pat you are right about the similarity of the
portraits, as you say they probably share an official
bust as a source. Thanks Numerianus and Bill for the series of
portraits in chronological order. They are kind of chilling, because you can actually see an egotistical monster evolving. The
Romans were such
insightful portrait makers. I’ve dug out my
Caracalla ant to add to the
thread. I don’t think it quite has the spark in it my
denarius has, but it is a
fine example of a scowl none the less.
Steve
