Head of the Emperor Galba, Photograph depicts the Roman Emperor Galba (68-69) who was the first of four emperors to attempt to hold the throne after the death of Nero. Galba was the oldest Emperor to date, coming out of retirement from his upstanding military career, but was only able to hold the throne for seven months. Here, the man is depicted in profile, with a stiff expression. He wears the tunic of the emperor and wears a laurel crown.
the Emperor, in his old age, bears a stiff face. On his head is a laurel crown, and he faces forward boldly.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Sculpture (SCUL) | Head of the Emperor Galba, Photograph depicts the Roman Emperor Galba (68-69) who was the first of four emperors to attempt to hold the throne after the death of Nero. Galba was the oldest Emperor to date, coming out of retirement from his upstanding military career, but was only able to hold the throne for seven months. Here, the man is depicted in profile, with a stiff expression. He wears the tunic of the emperor and wears a laurel crown. the Emperor, in his old age, bears a stiff face. On his head is a laurel crown, and he faces forward boldly.
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