Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37–41

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Marble portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 37–41, Roman, Marble, H. 20 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, The portrait style created for Augustus was adopted by his family and immediate successors in order to stress the unity and continuity of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This fine bust of Caligula (r.

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Size: 3784px × 5044px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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