...of the long dead,
as the eyes are said,
to be the windows,
to the soul?
Portrait of a boy, Roman period, 2nd century AD, Egyptian.
What might one see in the living face...
...of the long dead,
as the eyes are said,
to be the windows,
to the soul?
Portrait of a boy, Roman period, 2nd century AD, Egyptian.
Last edited by cmacq; 01-18-2008 at 08:50.
quae res et cibi genere et cotidiana exercitatione et libertate vitae
Herein events and rations daily birth the labors of freedom.
Re: What might one see in the living face...
how the hell should I know......
I believe the answer will vary on the individual... the following is mine:
-oh look he is just like anyother human
Last edited by NeoSpartan; 01-18-2008 at 07:26.
Re: What might one see in the living face...
Peace, I think.
And he reminds me of a little boy at the church I go to. He could almost be his twin.
Re: What might one see in the living face...
Not favourably intelligent or disposed from the majority of any populace, however, he was benevolent - at least in his youth and innocence.
Not a boy suited to the military or any violent affair, but one who would be intrigued enough by his surroundings to wish for their improvement - a senator, a politician or a speaker - nobility were often one of these two in most cases of antiquity.
There is certainly no great ambition in his mind at this age.. his name?
Re: What might one see in the living face...
Reminds me of my exam which is tomorrow. The book I have to read for it has that picture. I hate history from about 50 BCE onwards.
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