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Augustus of Prima Porta (Solid Version)
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The Augustus of Prima Porta is a 2.08-meter (6 ft 10 in) high marble, full-length portrait statue of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire. Discovered on April 20, 1863, in the Villa of Livia, the suburban home of his wife Livia Drusilla in Prima Porta, near Rome, it is considered one of the most famous and well-preserved sculptures of the ancient world. The statue dates to the early 1st century AD (approx. 20 BC–AD 15) and is believed to be a fine marble copy of a lost bronze original.
It is currently on display in the Braccio Nuovo (New Arm) of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City.
Key Features and Symbolism
The statue served as a potent piece of Imperial propaganda, showcasing Augustus not just as a military leader, but as a divine, idealized ruler.
Idealized Youthfulness: Despite being in his 40s or older when the original was likely created, Augustus is depicted with
The Augustus of Prima Porta is a 2.08-meter (6 ft 10 in) high marble, full-length portrait statue of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire. Discovered on April 20, 1863, in the Villa of Livia, the suburban home of his wife Livia Drusilla in Prima Porta, near Rome, it is considered one of the most famous and well-preserved sculptures of the ancient world. The statue dates to the early 1st century AD (approx. 20 BC–AD 15) and is believed to be a fine marble copy of a lost bronze original.
It is currently on display in the Braccio Nuovo (New Arm) of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City.
Key Features and Symbolism
The statue served as a potent piece of Imperial propaganda, showcasing Augustus not just as a military leader, but as a divine, idealized ruler.
Idealized Youthfulness: Despite being in his 40s or older when the original was likely created, Augustus is depicted with
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