Head of a Young Man at The Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

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By the 1st century B.C., Rome had risen as the epicenter of a vast empire spanning the entire Mediterranean world. Like their Etruscan predecessors, the Romans were enamored with Greek art: they brought prized Greek treasures to Italy and commissioned authentic replicas or imitations of Greek masterpieces. However, their innate preference for realistic, historically accurate art led to the emergence of a unique, Roman style. By the time of the early Roman Empire, portraiture had coalesced as a distinct form of Roman art, reflecting the Romans' keen interest in family lineage. This powerful image of a young man exemplifies the profound sense of psychological realism found in Roman portraits. This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source, community-driven project; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned using Photogrammetry (Processed with Agisoft PhotoScan)