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A photorealistic representation of what the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161-180 CE) may have looked like. Based on contemporary and near contemporary descriptions, as well as archaeological evidence. Pictured alongside the reconstruction...

A bust of Roman statesman and general Marcus Licinius Crassus (c. 115-53 BCE). Glyptothek, Copenhagen.

A marble head of Roman statesman and general Marcus Licinius Crassus, middle of 1st century BCE. (Louvre Museum)

Marble statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (reign 161–180 CE). (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen)

Bust of Marcus Aurelius (reign 161–180 CE). Glyptothek, Munich, Germany.

Bust of future Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161-180 CE) as a successor to the throne, c. 138-144 CE. Altes Museum, Berlin.

The Column of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina in Piazza Colonna, Rome. The column was erected in c. 180 CE and depicts in relief sculpture the emperor's campaigns across the Danube between 172 and 175 CE.

A panel from a Roman sarcophagus depicting the triumph of Marcus Aurelius. (Capitoline Museums, Rome)

A cast of an original 1st century BCE marble bust of Roman general Marcus Agrippa (63-12 BCE). (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy)

A recreation of Marcus Licinius Crassus (115-53 BCE) based on portraits. Made using Artbreeder, an AI neural network.