The True Colours Of Greek and Roman Statues By Archaeologist Vinzenz Brinkmann

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