Description
Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, reproduction made of molded marble (marble dust bound with resins). The finish is done with aging patinas based on natural earths, giving it the appearance of a sculpture enhanced by the passage of time.
Measurements:
Height: 35 cm. Width: 23 cm. Depth: 14 cm.
Base sides: 12 x 12 cm.
Approximate weight: 4.5 kg.
Reproduction of a statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, made from original pieces from museums. Handmade in Spain.
An ideal sculpture for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices).
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 AD – 180 AD) ruled alongside co-emperor Lucius Verus from 161 to 180 AD. Known as one of the so-called “Five Good Emperors,” his reign marked the end of the period of maximum splendor and political stability of the Roman Empire. He is also remembered as the “philosopher-emperor,” one of the most notable representatives of Stoic philosophy. His most famous work is the “Meditations,” a diary in which he reflected his thoughts following the tenets of Stoicism, such as the pursuit of virtue and wisdom and their practical application in daily life.
Marcus Aurelius faced numerous significant challenges during his reign, including military conflicts, epidemics, and internal crises. Stoic philosophy was an essential support to endure the pressures of governing, practicing the ideas of Stoicism that encourage calmly accepting adversity and cultivating virtues such as generosity, justice, self-discipline, and moderation.
Marcus Aurelius is still admired today for his consistency, personal integrity, and moral and ethical standards during a critical period of Roman history. This philosopher-emperor has endured to the present day 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 practice of virtues.
“Our life is what our thoughts make it.” (Marcus Aurelius)
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