Description
Bust sculpture of Marcus Aurelius, reproduction made in molded marble (marble dust with a binder). Finished with aging patinas made from natural earth pigments, giving it the appearance of a sculpture beautified by the passage of time.
Dimensions:
Height: 24 cm. Width: 17 cm. Depth: 10 cm.
Base diameter: 8.5 cm.
Approx. weight: 1.5 kg.
Bust sculpture of Marcus Aurelius, recreation made from original museum pieces. Handmade in Spain.
This statue has a magnificent presence, suitable for use in interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices) as well as outdoors, on terraces and in gardens, being resistant to harsh weather conditions.
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 AD – 180 AD), known as one of the “Five Good Emperors” and as the philosopher-emperor, ruled the Roman Empire alongside co-emperor Lucius Verus from 161 to 180 AD. He is also remembered as one of the most notable Stoic philosophers; one of his best-known works, “Meditations,” is a journal in which he reflects his thoughts, focused on the constant pursuit of virtue and wisdom and their application in daily life.
Marcus Aurelius faced numerous significant challenges during his reign, including military conflicts, epidemics, and internal crises. Thanks to Stoic philosophy, he was able to endure the pressures of governance, following the tenets of Stoicism that urge accepting adversity calmly and cultivating virtues such as generosity, justice, self-discipline, and moderation.
The emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius continues to be admired today 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 search for inner improvement and the practice of virtues.
“In your actions, do not delay. In your conversations, do not confuse. In your thoughts, do not lose focus. In your soul, do not be passive, nor aggressive.” (Marcus Aurelius)
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