Prima Porta Edsay

Question 1

Barbara W. Porter:

Answer 1

“The Prima Porta Augustus statue is essential for grasping the propaganda and political symbolism of early Imperial Rome.”

Question 2

Aeneid Book 6 Quote

Answer 2

Here’s the man you’ve heard promised to you so often, he’s here now: Caesar Augustus, born of a god.

Question 3

Aeneid Book 1 Quote

Answer 3

Jupiter declares that one day the Trojan line will bring forth a Caesar called Augustus.

Question 4

Symbols on Chestplate

Answer 4

Parthian returning standards
Sol + Caelus
Hispania + Gaul
Diana + Apollo
Tellus

Question 5

Other Symbolism

Answer 5

Barefoot - as gods
Cupid on dolphin = Venus + actium
Standing contrapposto
Carrying consular baton but no weapon

Question 6

Susan Walker

Answer 6

“Augustus created a new portrait type for himself, intended to present him in an appropriately modest light”