Augustus
Augustus
Published 2017-12-14T10:45:21+00:00
Augustus ruled as the first emperor of the Roman Empire from 31 BC. until 14 AD. The many similar portraits depicted here and the map reveal two peculiarities: unlike the republican portraits, Augustus wanted to show himself as a young ruler, preferably in the last corner of his empire.
Displayed at the Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke in Munich. It is a museum of classical paintings and sculpture. It shows sculptures of Greek and Roman antiquity from the 7th century BC to the 5th century AD.
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Date published | 14/12/2017 |
Title | Augustus |
Place | Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich |