Roman Power in Athens – Lucius Verus - I
The facial features are individualized and the thin moustache comes in contrast with the thick, curly hair. The neck’s ending has been worked in such a way as to be able to be fitted in the corresponding cavity on the statue’s torso.
Lucius Aurelius Verus was born in AD 130. At the age of eight he was adopted by Antoninus Pius who also adopted Marcus Aurelius. In AD 161 the two men became co-emperors. Lucius Verus was in charge of many successful campaigns in the eastern provinces. After his passing in AD 169 Marcus Aurelius became the sole emperor.
Surce: Museum WEB notice
Marble sculpture
Height: 43.0 cm.
About 161 – 170 AD
From Athens, Theatre of Dionysos
Athens, Acropolis Museum, Inv. EAM 350
Roman Power in Athens – Lucius Verus - I
The facial features are individualized and the thin moustache comes in contrast with the thick, curly hair. The neck’s ending has been worked in such a way as to be able to be fitted in the corresponding cavity on the statue’s torso.
Lucius Aurelius Verus was born in AD 130. At the age of eight he was adopted by Antoninus Pius who also adopted Marcus Aurelius. In AD 161 the two men became co-emperors. Lucius Verus was in charge of many successful campaigns in the eastern provinces. After his passing in AD 169 Marcus Aurelius became the sole emperor.
Surce: Museum WEB notice
Marble sculpture
Height: 43.0 cm.
About 161 – 170 AD
From Athens, Theatre of Dionysos
Athens, Acropolis Museum, Inv. EAM 350