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THE PATRICIAN CARRYING BUSTS

This sculpture, dating from the end of the 1st century BC to the beginning of the 1st century AD, depicts a Patrician carrying busts of his ancestors. Influenced by Hellenistic sculpting techniques, the work showcases the veristic style with its focus on realistic details such as baldness, sunken cheeks, and wrinkles. The drapery of the toga is depicted with irregular folds, showcasing the quality of the material.

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THE PATRICIAN CARRYING BUSTS

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  1. THE PATRICIAN CARRYING BUSTS

  2. The Patrician and His Busts Date: End 1st Century BC – Beginning 1st Century AD Height: 1.65m - life size? Material: Marble Style: Verism / Veristic What influenced this style?Hellenistic (Greek) sculpting techniques. Historical Background

  3. Subject Matter - The Patrician and His Busts 1. Patrician Carrying Busts A scar in the neck of the main figure shows the head is not original The head of the ancestor in the left hand is in the style of 50BC, therefore thought to be his Grandfather. The ancestor in the patrician’s right hand is possibly his father, as the bust is in the style of ca.40-30BC The number of busts carried signifies the length of time the family have been Patricians – only they could have busts made

  4. The Veristic Style • Verism is shown in all 3 figures: • Baldness - ‘father’s’ hair is brushed forward. • Sunken Cheeks • Sizable Ears • Bulbous nose • Bags under eyes. • Wrinkles • Thin lips

  5. Drapery • Highlight: • Irregular Folds in toga • Leg visible through toga • Natural fall of cloth from body • Thickness/quality of material shown by heavy folds

  6. Other stuff Mood? Toga? Date palm?

  7. OTHER PATRICIANS

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