Bust Marcus Aurelius with base. 50 cm.

Description

Bust Marcus Aurelius with base. Reproduction of a sculpture made of molded marble (marble powder with binders). The finish is done with aging patinas based on natural earth that give it the appearance of a sculpture embellished by the passage of time.

Measurements:

• Total height bust + base: 50 cm. Width: 31 cm. Depth: 14 cm.
• Bust height without base: 38 cm.
• Approximate weight: 11 kg.

Bust Marcus Aurelius with base. Recreation made from an original sculpture dating back to the 2nd century BC, which is on display at the Museum of Ephesus, Turkey.

Marcus Aurelius (121 AD-180 AD), the philosopher-emperor, is known as one of the “Five Good Emperors.” He ruled the Roman Empire alongside co-emperor Lucius Verus from 161 to 180 AD. His legacy transcends his role as emperor, as he is also remembered as one of the most notable Stoic philosophers. His best-known work, “Meditations,” is a diary in which he reflects his thoughts, focused on the constant pursuit of virtue and wisdom and their implementation in everyday life.

Marcus Aurelius faced numerous significant challenges during his reign, including military conflicts, epidemics, and internal crises. Amidst the difficulties, he was able to maintain the stability of the empire, despite both external and internal threats. Thanks to Stoic philosophy, he was able to cope with the pressures of governance, following the tenets of Stoicism that urge acceptance of adversities with serenity and cultivation of virtues such as generosity, justice, self-discipline, and moderation.

This philosopher-emperor is still admired today for his personal coherence and integrity, and his moral and ethical standards in a critical period of Roman history. Marcus Aurelius has come down to us as an example of a leader capable of exercising political power from a practical philosophical perspective, based on personal reflection that leads to a constant pursuit of inner perfection and the implementation of virtues.