Roman marble bust of Commodus as Hercules. Circa191-192 AD found in an underground chamber in Horti Lamiani Rome. Capitoline Museums, Rome

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Roman marble bust of Commodus as Hercules. Circa191-192 AD found in an underground chamber in the Horti Lamiani area of Rome. The son of Marcus Aurelus is shown with the features of Hercules and is characterised by Greek hero’s attributes: the lion’s skin, the club, the apples of Hesperides. The character is accompanied by fantastic sea creatures in a composition symbolising his apotheosis. The work can be dated to the final period of the life of Commodus, between 191-192 AD. . Capitoline Museums, Rome

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Size: 4323px × 6079px
Location: Capitoline Museums, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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