Cecilie Brøns

Cecilie Brøns is an archaeologist and restorer affiliated with the Glyptotek museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her recent research has focused on the sensory experiences associated with ancient sculptures, revealing that they were not only painted in vibrant colors but also likely perfumed, as suggested by historical texts from Roman authors and ancient Greek inscriptions. Brøns argues that the experience of viewing these statues in antiquity involved not just sight but also smell, enhancing their divine representation and cultural significance.