About the Aboukir medallion

[Max]

Hello,After reading the posts regarding Alexander's appearance and the discussion about which portraits/coins/mosaics were closer to a "true likeness", I was wondering why the Aboukir medallion was chosen. To me it seemed idealized and, in fact, very similar to other portraits of Alexander on coins.Thanks in advance for your input,Max

[susan]

Are we talking about the same Aboukir medallion ? The one I'm referring to, can be found at:http://www.angelfire.com/il/AlexanderTh ... Coin.GIFIn it, Alexander's face is lined and his forehead furrowed. It looks like the face of a man who has fought hard for several years. That's why it's important.Susan

[Max]

Thanks for that clarification! The Aboukir medallion I was refering to is the one at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon (Inv. no. 2428), which does look "idealized".
Sorry about the confusion.Max