Bust Collection (#99)

Bust of Gallienus, 3rd century
Bust of the Roman emperor Gallienus (218-268), from the Louvres collection, 3rd century

Bust of Caracalla, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla (188-217), from Gabies in Tunisia, from the Louvres collection, 2nd century

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180), from the Louvres collection, 2nd century

Bust of Julia Domna (160-217), wife of Septimus Severus and mother of Geta and Caracalla, from the Louvres collection

Bust of Octavian / Augustus
Bust of Octavian/Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), the first Roman emperor

Bust of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC
Bust of Alexander the Great (356-322 BC), the Macedonian King who conquered half of the known world, 4th century BC

Bust of the Greek philosopher Chrysippus
A marble bust of Chrysippus (279-206 BC), the Greek philosopher of Stoic School, from the Louvres collection

Bust of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, 4th century BC
A marble bust of Aristotle (384-322 BC), a Greek Philsopher, from the Louvres collection, 4th century BC

Bust of the Greek statesman Demosthenes, 4th century BC
A marble bust of Demosthenes (384-322 BC), the Greek orator and statesman, from the Louvres collection, 4th century BC

Bust of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, c3rd century BC
Bust of Epicurus (341-270 BC), the Greek philosopher, from the Louvres collection, c3rd century BC

Bust of the Greek philosopher Plato, 4th century BC
A Roman copy of a Greek original bust of Plato (424/3-348/7 BC) of the mid 4th century BC, from the Louvres collection, 4th century BC

Bust of Mithradites VI Eupator, the King of Pont, c1st century
A Roman replica of Bust of Mithradites VI Eupator, the King of Pont (134-63 BC), portrayed as Hercules, from the Louvres collection

Bust of Antiochus III of Syria, 3rd century BC
Bust of Antiochus III of Syria (241-187 BC) - a Roman Replica of a 3rd century BC bronze original. He fought against the Roman empire, but was ultimately defeated, 3rd century BC

Greek terracotta bust of a young girl or goddess, 5th century BC
Greek terracotta bust of a young girl or goddess, made in Boeotia, possibly Tanagra, 5th century BC

Roman copy of a lost Greek original bust of Alexander the Great, 350 BC
Roman copy of a lost Greek original bust of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) of 350 BC, from the British Museums collection

Bust of Queen Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt, c15th century BC

Demosthenes, Athenian orator and statesman. Marble bust of Demosthenes (384-322 BC), regarded as one of the greatest Ancient Greek orators

Epicurus (341-271BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Portrait bust of Epicurus (341-271 BC), founder of the Epicurean school

Philip II, King of Macedon. The father of Alexander the Great, Philip (382-336 BC) was king of Macedon from 359 BC. Portrait bust

Socrates, Greek philosopher. Roman copy of a lost Greek original of c370 BC. Socrates (469-399 BC) is considered to be the intellectual father of modern Western philosophy

Herodotus, Ancient Greek historian, 1866. Figure of Herodotus (c485-425 BC), known as The Father of History, based on an antique bust

Euripedes, Ancient Greek tragedian
Euripedes (c480-406) Greek tragedian. Portrait bust

Aeschines, Ancient Greek orator and statesman. Portrait bust of Aeschines (389-314 BC), who was a rival of Demosthenes in Athenian politics

Aeschilus, Ancient Greek tragedian. Portrait bust of Aeschilus (c525-c456 BC), the father of Greek tragedy

Marble portrait bust said to be of Sophocles, Athenian writer of tragedies. Sophocles (c496-405 BC) was one of the great figures in Ancient Greek drama

Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher. Marble portrait bust from the Archaeological Museum, Athens. Socrates (469-399 BC) is considered to be the intellectual father of modern Western philosophy

Epicurus, Ancient Greek philosopher. Epicurus (341-271 BC) was the founder of the Epicurean school of philosophy. Portrait bust, a Roman copy of a lost Greek original of the 3rd or 2nd century BC

Antinous (d122), Bithynian youth, favourite and companion of the Roman emperor Hadrian
Antinous (d130), Bithynian youth, favourite and companion of the Roman emperor Hadrian (76-138). Antinous drowned in the Nile

Scipio Africanus, Roman general. Publius Cornelius Africanus Scipio (236-183 BC) fought in the Second Punic War against Hannibal and the Carthaginians

Nefertiti, Egyptian queen and consort of Akhenaten, 14th century BC. Painted sculptured head found at Amarna in 1912. Nefertiti reigned from 1353-1336 BC

Julius Caesar, Roman soldier and statesman, 50 BC. Julius Caesar (c100-44 BC) was one of Romes most capable generals, as demonstrated by his conquest of Gaul in the 50s BC

Nefertiti, queen and wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, Ancient Egyptian, 14th century BC. Sandstone bust. Nefertiti reigned from 1353-1336 BC

Homer, Greek epic poet. Homer (fl 9th-8th century BC) is credited with the authorship of the great epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Roman copy of a lost Greek bust of 2nd century BC

The Lady of Elche, 5th century BC. This painted limestone bust found at La Alcuidia de Elche in Spain in 1897 shows Carthaginian influence on Iberian art of the time

Portrait bust of Julius Caesar, Roman soldier and statesman, 1st century BC. Julius Caesar (c100-44 BC) was one of Romes most capable generals, as demonstrated by his conquest of Gaul in the 50s BC

Hadrian, Roman Emperor from 117. Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (76-138) founded the city of Antinopolis in Egypt. His reign was also notable for the construction of the fortified wall that bears

Hippocrates of Cos, Ancient Greek physician. Hippocrates (c460-377 BC) is known as the father of medicine. Portrait bust, from the Louvre, Paris

Bust of Seleucus I Nicator, Macedonian general, c4th-3rd century BC. Seleucus (c358-280 BC) accompanied Alexander the Great on his conquests

Bust of Marcus Annaeus Seneca, the Elder (c55 BC-40 AD), Roman Rhetorician, c1st century

Marble portrait bust of Perikles, Athenian statesman (c490-429 BC), Roman, 2nd century BC. Perikles (Pericles) led the democracy of Athens at the height of the citys power and influence

Praise of Academiciens of the Royal Academy of Science... 1728. Artist: Bernard Picart
Praises of Academiciens of the Royal Academy of Science, Dead since the year 1699, 1728. A print from Oeuvres Diverses, La Haye, Gosse & Neaulme, Volume III, 1728-1729

Two Characters, c1825-1877. Artist: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
Two Characters, c1825-1877

Alexander the Great, (356-323 BC), c336-c323 BC
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), c336-c323 BC. In only 13 years, Alexander III of Macedon conquered a vast empire stretching from the Mediterranean to India

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). In only 13 years, Alexander III of Macedon conquered a vast empire stretching from the Mediterranean to India

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), 3rd century BC. In only 13 years, Alexander III of Macedon conquered a vast empire stretching from the Mediterranean to India

Greek terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a female bust
Terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a female bust, made in Rhodes and found in Vulci, from the British Museums collection

Greek pendant with bust of Aphrodite
Greek gold pendant with bust of Aphrodite from Egypt, from the British Museums collection

Hadrian (76-138), Roman marble bust
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) 76-138. Roman bust found in Athens. Marble. Roman Emperor from 117. Photograph

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"Busts: A Glimpse into History and Art" Step into the world of ancient Rome with the majestic bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a remarkable relic from 121-180 AD. Marvel at his stoic expression and imagine the power he once held. In Trinity College's Long Room, Dublin, immerse yourself in knowledge surrounded by countless books as you gaze upon various busts. Among them stands Nefertiti, an Egyptian queen immortalized in limestone and stucco. Her beauty transcends time. Discover Themistocles, a revered figure from ancient Greece whose wisdom shaped history. His bust serves as a reminder of his strategic brilliance that influenced empires. Hannibal's Naples Bust takes us back to one of history's greatest military minds. Imagine his fierce determination as he led armies across treacherous terrains. Travel to Vietnam where Ho Chi Minh's bust proudly stands alongside the Vietnamese socialist flag. This symbolizes their fight for independence in Indochina, leaving an indelible mark on Southeast Asia. Switching gears to music legends, David Bowie's iconic Gbr-Music-Bowie captures his enigmatic persona forever etched in our memories. Celebrate his artistic genius through this captivating sculpture. Delve into artistry beyond historical figures with David Wright's nude pin-up masterpiece. Appreciate its sensuality while recognizing its contribution to art history. Marcus Antonius' regal presence reminds us of Rome’s tumultuous past intertwined with love and betrayal during Cleopatra’s reign—a tale that continues to captivate generations. Claudius Galen’s scientific contributions come alive through his meticulously crafted bust—honoring a medical pioneer whose teachings still influence modern medicine today. Lastly, Alexander III the Great—the King of Macedonia—stands tall even after centuries have passed since his reign ended in 323 B. C. , reminding us of his unparalleled conquests that reshaped the world.