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Veristic sculptures

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Veristic sculptures are realistic portraits created during the Roman Republic period (circa 509–27 BCE). They depict individuals with exaggerated facial features such as wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of aging or physical characteristics.

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