This illustration shows Julia Mamaea, the mother of the Roman Emperor Alexander Severus. Julia Avita Mamaea or Julia Mamaea was a Syrian noble woman and a Roman empress of the Severan dynasty. She was the mother of Roman emperor Alexander Severus and remained one of his chief advisors throughout his reign. She was killed in 235 by rebel soldiers along with her son. Ths bust is made of Pentelian marble and ishoused in the Louvre.

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