2nd Century A.D. Emperor Commodus Portrayed as Hercules.

"Bust of Commodus as Hercules, 2nd Century A.D. The effete likeness of Emperor Commodus stares vacantly, his hair Pompadoured, with a lion skin over his head - not messing up one curl."
 - Musei Capitolini in Palazzo dei Conservatori  [Capitoline Museums - Campidoglio Area]

 

Close up of Commodus..  

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