Caligula Bust

This item is an exact replica of a bust of Caligula which is found in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Precision 3D printing using marble colored PLA allows us to accurately reproduce this masterpiece. Available in 5 inch and 8 inch tall varieties, this item is perfect for any history lover who appreciates one of Rome's most controversial emperors.

Caligula (12 AD – 41 AD), born Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, was the third Roman Emperor, reigning from 37 AD until his assassination in 41 AD. He was a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and a direct descendant of Augustus, Rome's first emperor.

Caligula's early reign was initially well-received. After succeeding his adoptive grandfather Tiberius, he restored political exiles, gave generous public spectacles, and was seen as a breath of fresh air after the grim rule of Tiberius. However, after a severe illness in late 37 AD, Caligula's behavior became increasingly erratic, and he gained a reputation for cruelty, extravagance, and eccentricity.

There are numerous accounts of Caligula engaging in bizarre and tyrannical acts, such as appointing his horse as a priest.

In 41 AD, after just four years in power, Caligula was assassinated in a conspiracy led by officers of the Praetorian Guard. His death marked the end of his tumultuous reign, and he was succeeded by his uncle Claudius. While modern historians question the accuracy of some of the more extreme accounts of Caligula's actions, he is remembered as one of Rome's most infamous emperors.

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