Another one from back in March that I missed … they’ve detected traces of red paint on the Medici Venus’ lips:
- The Medici Venus Once Had Red Lips (Discovery.com)
Of course, we have long commented on colorizing of ancient statuary:
- The Golden Menorah on the Arch of Titus
- Exhibition: True Colors – Rediscovering Pigments on Greco-Roman Marble Sculpture
Parthenon Colours - Elgin Marbles in Colour
- Colouring Trajan’s Column?
- Colored Sculptures Again
- Painted Roman Statue
… etc. … I’m sure there are more …
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