Chiaramonti Caesar Explained

The Chiaramonti Caesar is one of the two accepted portraits of Julius Caesar from before the age of the Roman Empire, alongside the Tusculum portrait.^{[1] [2]} The bust has influenced the iconography of Caesar and given the name to the Chiaramonti-Pisa type, one of the two main types of facial portraits that can be seen of Caesar in modern days.^[3]

The bust is part of the collection of the Vatican Museums.^[4]

See also

• Cultural depictions of Julius Caesar
• Julius Caesar (Andrea Ferrucci), an Italian Renaissance bust modeled on the Chiaramonti Caesar
• Arles bust, possible third lifelike Caesar portrait

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tracing a Roman Ruler's Life and Legacy. Conway Morris, Roderick. April 6, 2009. The New York Times.
2. Web site: Art. Ancientrome.ru.
3. Acta Ad Archaeologiam Et Artium Historiam Pertinentia. "L'Erma" di Bretschneider, 1978
4. Web site: Julius Caesar. 2021-04-28. m.museivaticani.va. en.