Marble portrait of Livia

A white marble head of a woman, carved in high relief with a smooth, idealized face and eyes lowered. Her hair falls in soft, layered waves over the brow and temples, with a bun-like curl at the back. The neck is broken off flat at the base, and the surface shows some wear and small losses.

Look closer: A small chip and worn area on the lower cheek and chin near the broken edge.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 14–37 CE

Medium

Marble

Source

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Size

1955 × 1652 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1918