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Julius Caesar
copy after Bartholomeus Eggers, Barent Dronrijp (possibly), after 1674
The series of twelve marble busts from which these four figures were cast represented the first twelve emperors of Rome. Although the Dutch word ‘keizer’ derives from Caesar’s name, he was never an emperor. His adoptive son Augustus was the first Roman emperor. Yet because Caesar had assumed absolute power, he is generally included in the series.
- Artwork typetuinbeeld
- Object numberBK-B-68-B
- Dimensionsheight 89 cm x weight 175 kg, width 43 cm x depth 28 cm (base of the bust), height 121 cm (incl. sandstone socle)
- Physical characteristicslead