When was "Portrait of a young woman in red" created?

This artwork was created A.D. 90–120.

What medium is "Portrait of a young woman in red"?

Portrait of a young woman in red is Encaustic on limewood with gold leaf.

Is "Portrait of a young woman in red" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of a young woman in red is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

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

Tags

PortraitsWomen

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 ...

Portrait of a young woman in red

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