Faces of the Roman Empire: From Augustus to Domitian (Image Gallery) p. 8

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by Arienne King
published on 17 November 2020

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Otho (Artistic Facial Reconstruction)

by Daniel Voshart
published on 22 October 2020

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Otho (r. 69 CE) took part in Galba’s usurpation of Nero (r. 54-68 CE) after the latter banished him to Lusitania. Otho eventually betrayed Galba when the new Roman emperor chose another as his successor. He ruled only three months until the general Vitellius overthrew him.

Pictured alongside the reconstruction are the busts and artwork used as references. From left to right and top to bottom these are the Louvre bust; a painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640 CE); the British Museum bust; and the bust from the Uffizi Gallery. Although Rubens' painting is a modern reimagining of Otho, it has been included.

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Bibliography

Appearance of The Principate [Pt. II], accessed 18 Nov 2020.
Appearance of The Principate [Pt. I], accessed 18 Nov 2020.

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