Ancient Roman bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, marble, 3rd century. Roman sculptors used to be more realistic than their Greek counterparts; a fact that can also be seen in this piece of art. All the weariness caused by a long and exhausting war, serious illness and difficult children is portrayed excellently on emperor’s face. / Courtesy & currently located at the Ephesus Museum,

Ancient Roman bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, marble, 3rd century. Roman sculptors used to be more realistic than their Greek counterparts; a fact that can also be seen in this piece of art. All the weariness caused by a long and exhausting war, serious illness and difficult children is portrayed excellently on emperor’s face. / Courtesy & currently located at the Ephesus Museum,

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