Head of empress Livia 50 - 60
Unknown artist
MarbleStone
35 ⨯ 20 ⨯ 35 cm
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- About the artworkHead of empress Livia
Livia Drusilla (born circa 58 BC) was the most important woman of her time. Renowned for her far-reaching influence, she pushed many of her protégés into political offices. After the death of Augustus she was bestowed with the honorific title of Augusta. As Julia Augusta she maintained her status and power until her death in 29 AD at the age of 86. She was deified by emperor Claudius in 41 AD. A central mark in her carved hair shows that the head originally had a diadem, symbol of her deification. Therefore, the portrait dates from the reign of emperor Claudius.
Private collection; private collection, Berlin; on loan to the Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1998-2010
Claudian Period, ca. 50 AD
Bigio Antico marble
35 x 20 x 35 cm - About the artist
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