Aeschylus Bust

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Created during the Roman Empire period, this is a portrait sculpture of the ancient Greek tragic poet Aeschylus, currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Florence. The bust is cast in bronze, depicting the poet's full beard and profound features of an elder. As the 'Father of Tragedy,' Aeschylus' bust was placed in libraries and private residences during the Roman era, symbolizing cultural refinement and the intellect of tragedy.