Every era produces not only fashions in clothing and hairstyles, but also faces that are typical of it. The appearance of Domitia Longina, the wife of Emperor Domitian, is a case in point. Seeking to appeal to the tastes of the person who commissioned his work, the Roman sculptor strove to make his portrait as striking as possible. The resemblance between this portrait and the actual facial features of Domitia Longina is limited. The same type of face can be found on the coins of the Flavian dynasty (69-96). Such images are typified by large round heads with a mass of small curls above the forehead, large features and a protruding chin. In order to convey the Empress's flamboyant locks, the sculptor used a special tool -- an auger that enabled him to enliven the hair with a play of light and shade.