Seneca Bust

This item is an exact replica of a bust of Seneca which is found in the Imperial Academy of Arts in Moscow.

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 perhaps ancient Rome's most prominent philosopher.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, commonly known as Seneca the Younger, or simply Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and advisor to Emperor Nero. Born in Córdoba, Spain into a wealthy family, Seneca was brought to Rome as a child, where he was educated in rhetoric and philosophy.

Seneca's career in politics was marked by notable achievements and controversies. He held various positions and became one of the leading intellectual figures of his time. Seneca was exiled to the island of Corsica by Emperor Claudius around 41 CE, accused of adultery with Julia Livilla, the emperor's niece. He was recalled eight years later to tutor the young Nero, who later became emperor.

As Nero's advisor, Seneca wielded significant influence during the early years of Nero's reign, promoting a policy of clemency and governance. However, his position became increasingly precarious as Nero's rule grew more tyrannical. In 65 CE, Seneca was implicated in the Pisonian conspiracy to assassinate Nero, leading to his forced suicide.

Seneca's philosophical works, deeply rooted in Stoicism, address themes such as the nature of the good life, the importance of reason, and the development of personal virtue. His teachings on Stoicism, particularly his emphasis on inner strength and resilience, continue to be relevant and inspirational to this day.

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