Head of Zeus/Jupiter

Owner institution Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Summary

The head is made of white marble. The nose is missing. Traces of red-brown paint can be seen with the naked eye in the hair and beard .

In July, 2002 the head was given a new plinth.

Description of object

The god has a highly regular face with curly hair and beard. Around his head is a fillet. The head has been meticulously executed: the skin has the quality of porcelain, and there has been extensive use of the drill in the hair and beard.

Choice of methods

Visual examination

Macroscopic

Bibliography

F. Poulsen (1951), Catalogue of Ancient Sculpture in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, cat. no. 519.

M. Moltesen (2001), Catalogue. Imperial Rome II. Statues. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, 205-206, cat. no. 59.

Inv. no. IN 1819
Object type Head
Date 2nd-3rd century C.E.
Period / Culture Roman Imperial
Material White marble
Acquisition information Bought in 1901 in Rome.
Dimensions H. 35 cm.

Selected photos

Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Treatment of image Adobe Photoshop CS5 macintosh
Other Photographed by Maiken Norup, 2011