http://classicalchopped.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/3156686cbab3d71c44370f990eaca3ac.jpg 13cc49502538a69a05a1b355e4ad7603 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Copenhagen Vespasian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 70-79 CE, Flavian Period Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Naples, Italy Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gentry Pack Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. New Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 45 cm tall Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Description: This marble portrait is a veristic bust of the Roman emperor Vespasian. He is depicted in a very mature way, appearing to be about 60 years old. His nose has been broken off, his hair is very thin, and the top of his head is balding. He has heavy wrinkles along his forehead and around his chin and mouth. He has crow’s feet next his eyes, and smile lines next to his cheeks. He has no visible eyebrows, but has wrinkle lines in between where his eyebrows would meet. His lips are very thin, and his facial expression looks very serious and determined. He has a wide shaped head with very protruding sides right above his ears. Significance: Due to the fact that Vespasian followed the rule of Nero, a very young, headstrong, unsuccessful ruler, Vespasian chose to be depicted in a more veristic way in order to emphasize his wisdom and maturity as a ruler, and distance him self from Nero’s characteristics. Vespasian’s truthful portrayal of his age helped emphasize his military experience. His strained facial expression made him appear to be respectable, older, and accomplished. This was the complete opposite of the young and brash previous ruler. Nero’s youthfulness proved to be poor characteristic for a Roman emperor, so by emphasizing Vespasian’s age, it was more likely that he would be perceived as a more fitting ruler by the general public. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. Ancient Rome Website: http://ancientrome.ru/art/artworken/img.htm?id=5233 Khan Academy Website: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/early-empire/a/portrait-of-vespasian University of Cambridge Website: http://museum.classics.cam.ac.uk/collections/casts/vespasian