Augustus of Primaporta (8 agos 87 anni – 29 dic 17904 anni)
Descrizione:
early 1st Century CEMarble
Imperial Roman
Found in the home of Livia, Augustus’ wife
Has enormous political significance.
Most likely a copy of an original bronze.
Image was distributed throughout empire; showing likeness and attributes.
“Idealized” younger, more athletic.
Augustus re-establishes the senate as a strategy to become Rome’s first true emperor. Originally there was an age requirement; but we now see a new trend of youthful “god like” rulers of the Roman republic.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
8 agos 87 anni
29 dic 17904 anni
~ 17829 years