Marble portrait bust of the Roman Emperor Nero, 1st century. Artist: Unknown

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Marble portrait bust of the Roman Emperor Nero, 1st century. Nero (37-68) became Emperor of Rome in 54. Tyrannical, debauched and extravagant, he committed suicide in order to avoid being executed. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg.

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Size: 3192px × 4436px
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Photo credit: © © Fine Art Images/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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