IMO a very good bust of Marcus Aurelius. Roman sculptors used to be more realistic than their Greek
IMO a very good bust of Marcus Aurelius. Roman sculptors used to be more realistic than their Greek counterparts; a fact that can also be seen in this piece of art. All the weariness caused by a long and exhausting war, serious illness and difficult children is portrayed excellently on emperor’s face.ancientart:Ancient Roman bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, marble, 3rd century.Courtesy & currently located at the Ephesus Museum, Turkey. Photo taken by José Luiz -- source link
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