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Portrait of a man with a mole on his nose

Roman Period
A.D. 130–150
Not on view
Although the panel shape and palette of paintings 09.181 and 09.181.2 are very similar, differences in the hair and beards suggest that the portrait of the man with the mole (09.181.2) is about a generation earlier than the other.

The man with the mole is turned from a three-quarters right position to direct his arresting gaze toward the viewer. His enormous eyes have highlights and are further emphasized by pink paint along the lids. Pink was also used to shade the long nose. His flesh is a warm peach color.

For more on the technique used to create this portrait, see 09.181.1.

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Y.Z. Kami on Egyptian mummy portraits

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of a man with a mole on his nose
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Date: A.D. 130–150
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Encaustic on limewood
  • Dimensions: H. 39.4 x W. 19.3 cm (15 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
  • Object Number: 09.181.2
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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