Marcus Aurelius sculpture patinated in bronze. 24cm

Description

Marcus Aurelius sculpture patinated in bronze, a reproduction made from molded marble (marble dust with binder). Finished with natural earth patinas to imitate aged bronze.

Measurements:

Height: 24 cm. Width: 17 cm. Depth: 10 cm.

Base diameter: 8.5 cm.

Approx. weight: 1.5 kg.

Marcus Aurelius sculpture patinated in bronze, inspired by original museum pieces. Handmade in Spain, this figure is finely polished with aged patinas made from natural earth pigments, giving it the texture and appearance of a cast bronze sculpture, enhanced by the passage of time.

Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, foyers, libraries, and offices). Not suitable for outdoor use, terraces, or gardens. Sculpture of singular beauty ideal for decoration or to make a distinguished gift. The piece we offer has a special elegance and delicacy, expressed in its lines.

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 AD–180 AD) is one of the “Five Good Emperors.” Known as the philosopher-emperor, he ruled alongside co-emperor Lucius Verus from 161 to 180 AD. One of the most notable Stoic philosophers, his best-known work, Meditations, is a collection of his personal thoughts rooted in Stoicism, focusing on the constant pursuit of virtue and wisdom and applying them in everyday life.

During his reign, Marcus Aurelius faced numerous significant challenges, including wars against the Barbarians and the Persians, epidemics, and internal crises. Stoic philosophy helped him endure the pressures of governance, applying Stoic ideas that encourage calmly accepting adversity and cultivating virtues such as generosity, justice, self-discipline, and moderation.

Today, Marcus Aurelius is still admired as an exemplary leader, known for exercising political power from a practical philosophical perspective, always seeking self-improvement and the practice of virtues.

The decoration of interiors with reproductions of sculptures of characters of classical antiquity, such as this bust of Marcus Aurelius, gives a touch of sophistication to the spaces of our home.

“Always think with such purity and order that, if questioned, we could immediately answer what we are thinking without shame.”