Use the magnifier (scroll over the image with your cursor) to look closely at Osiris's face. How has the artist modeled or shaped the facial features? Try making a sketch of his face based on your observations. Use your pencil to shade carefully; try to make the transition from light areas to darker areas as gradual as possible.

What colors do you see on the surface of the bronze? Over time, many sculptures made of bronze and copper develop a greenish-brownish patina (a change in surface color due to a chemical reaction when the metal is exposed to the elements).

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