JOURNAL ARTICLE

Chapter 3: A Portrait of Alexander the Great from Ancient Nysa-Scythopolis: An Object Biography.

  • Published In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 2023, v. 112, n. 2. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Romano, Irene Bald 3 of 3

Abstract

The article delves into the analysis of a marble head believed to be a Roman portrait of Alexander the Great, originating from Tel Beth Shean, an archeological site in Israel and currently housed in the Israel Museum. While initially considered a Hellenistic statue of Dionysos by some scholars, subsequent analyses proposed it as a portrait of Alexander, with debates continuing into the post-World War II era.

Additional Information

  • Source:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. 2023/03, Vol. 112, Issue 2, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:00659746
  • DOI:10.1353/tap.2023.a918759
  • Accession Number:175657508

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