During the Imperial era, statues of Roman emperors became ubiquitous, particularly in connection with the state religion of Rome, but tombstones of the modestly rich middle class sometimes exhibit portraits of the otherwise unknown deceased carved in relief.
During the Imperial era, more idealized statues of Roman emperors became ubiquitous, particularly in connection with the state religion of Rome. Tombstones of even the modestly rich middle class sometimes exhibit portraits of the otherwise unknown deceased carved in relief.