Portrait of Macrinus
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Portrait of Macrinus
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Portrait of Macrinus
Published 2017-05-25T12:15:40+00:00
Description
The figure's identification is controversial. Macrinus was Roman Emperor from 217 to 218. He reigned jointly with his young son Diadumenianus. Macrinus was by origin a Berber from Mauretania Caesariensis. A member of the equestrian class, he became the first emperor who did not hail from the senatorial class and was the first emperor from Mauretania.
Technical Information
| Date published | 25/05/2017 |
More Information
| Title | Portrait of Macrinus |
| Date | 217 - 218 A.D |
| Period | Roman |
| Medium | Marble |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Centrale Montemartini |
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