Portrait of a young woman in red
Unknown Artist
A.D. 90–120
Medium
Encaustic on limewood with gold leaf
Dimensions
H. 38.1 x W. 18.4 cm (15 x 7 1/4 in.)
Classification
Panel painting, young woman in red
Period
Roman Period
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.181.6
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About this artwork
Portrait of a young woman in red is a work from Roman Period, dated to A.D. 90–120. The work was created using encaustic on limewood with gold leaf. It measures H. 38.1 x W. 18.4 cm (15 x 7 1/4 in.). This piece represents the artistic traditions of Roman Period, embodying the aesthetic values and technical expertise of its makers. This work exemplifies the artistic achievements of its period and cultural context. The creation of such objects required specialized knowledge and skills passed down ...