Laureate Head of Alexander I of Russia gem
Summary
Much like their ancient prototypes, the rival emperors are wreathed in laurel. The pinkest blush in Alexander’s onyx (40.20.25) hints at corporeality, while the drab ocher sardonyx of Napoleon (40.20.46), by contrast, suggests a rather joyless military man.
AI Findings
Laureate head of Alexander I of Russia
Russia
A depiction of Alexander I of Russia with a laurel wreath.
Tags
Date
1810 - 1819
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)
