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Friday, August 14, 2020
This statue of Octavius can be seen at the Louvre.
Take my word for it. It's quite impressive in person.
Gaius Octavius was the maternal great nephew of Gaius Julius Caesar, who adopted him as his heir. He ruled from 63BCE to 14CE as the first Roman Emperor under the regnal name of Imperator Caesar divi filius Augustus. Through the artistic conventions of Classical statuary, one can see a physical and familial resemblance with Julius Caesar.
Yes..in the usual style quite modest yet very impressive. The folds of cloak and broken sword are wonderful...inspiring as usual..
ReplyDeleteWhen I see works like this, I always wonder at the talent it took to do it.
DeleteGaius Octavius was the maternal great nephew of Gaius Julius Caesar, who adopted him as his heir. He ruled from 63BCE to 14CE as the first Roman Emperor under the regnal name of Imperator Caesar divi filius Augustus. Through the artistic conventions of Classical statuary, one can see a physical and familial resemblance with Julius Caesar.
ReplyDeleteI noticed the family resemblance, too, but failed to mention it. Thanks for pointing it out.
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