Head of a Woman

Unknown

5th century · Marble · Medieval Art

This head, like the others here, was once part of a larger statue. Each portrait is missing the inlays for the eyes, which would have enhanced the realism of the portraits. The woman's softly modeled face reflects the continuing interest in classical traditions as the Roman Empire became a Christian state.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th century

Medium

Marble

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1947