Roman bust of Greek philosopher Epicurus (c. 342-270 BCE)
Loaned From: Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Green Stone and Basalt
Roman (1-100 CE) copying a Greek original of c. 270 BCE
Rome, Italy
Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Rome
Theme
Later Civilisations of Land and Sea
Subtheme
The Mediterranean
Case Title
The Mediterranean World
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Measurements
24 x 10 x 12 cm
Accession Number
SK 1811
Description
A Greek philosopher for a Roman’s study? Athens was a leading centre of philosophy and political thought for the Greek world, and later a university town for educated Romans, who spread Greek culture across their empire. Epicurus urged a simple, tranquil life, not dependent on the gods, valuing friendship rather than personal ambition.
