Caligula AD 39-41, the original and Brinkmann’s version
Caligula AD 39-41, the original and Brinkmann’s version

 

Using ultraviolet and raking light, archaeologist Vinzenz Brinkmann examines marble sculptures of Athena and Paris from the Temple of Aphaia, now in the Glyptothek in Munich. In the process, he reveals examples of physical evidence used to inform the recreations of the original color design and paint scheme of the statues.


 

 

Warrior’s head from the east pediment of the Temple of Aphaia on Aegin
Brinkmann’s color take on the Alexander Sarcophagus
Brinkmann’s color take on the Alexander Sarcophagus
Alexander Sarcophagus 320 BC
Alexander Sarcophagus 320 BC
Lion from Loutraki
Trojan archer from the west pediment of the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina
“Peplos” Kore
Caligula AD 39-41, the original and Brinkmann’s version
Caligula AD 39-41, the original and Brinkmann’s version