Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Colossal

Caesar Augustus, Belvedere Courtyard, Vatican Museum, Vatican City, Italy
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved (Velvia slide film.)




An ancient sculptured head of Caesar Augustus is not only massive in size,
 but also suggests the ruler's colossal impact on the course of
 western civilization as the founder of the Roman Empire.





2 comments:

  1. The Romans sure could use a chisel Doug.

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  2. A classic sculpture. Excellent picture of the impassive art work.

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