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    It was washed up from the sea during one of the the Crusades and modern historians state that it is not what earlier historians claim it to be due to a certain jewel. What is it, where is it, and what are the differing comments about the object and its representation over time?

    Question #59185. Asked by peasypod. (Sep 05 05 7:24 AM)


    lanfranco

    		How about the Colossus of Barletta, which was thought to represent Heraclius but may be Theodosius II, owing to the jewel he wears? The story is that it was washed ashore after a Venetian ship foundered returning from the Fourth Crusade.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_of_Barletta


    I should add that interested persons can click on the "Imperial Image" link at the end of the article to see a photo.

    Sep 05 05, 3:43 PM
    peasypod

    		Nice One Frankiebabe. Bronzes seem to be a penchant of mine.

    Have you ever been to Gerace?

    Sep 05 05, 5:51 PM
    lanfranco

    		Well, back in the dark ages of my life, I took a bus trip from Reggio to see the Cathedral.

    Sep 05 05, 7:51 PM

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