Emperor Titus at The Louvre, Paris

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This gigantic statue of Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, is one of the first colossal sculptures in the French royal collection; it was likely completed during Titus' reign, which lasted into the 1st Century AD. Titus (Latin: Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus) was Roman Emperor from 79 to 81 AD. A member of the Flavian dynasty, he became emperor after his father Vespasian's death, thus becoming the first Roman Emperor to take power after his own biological father. Before becoming Emperor, Titus gained renown as a skilled military commander, serving under his father in Judaea during the First Jewish-Roman War. The campaign was temporarily halted by the death of Emperor Nero in 68 AD, allowing Vespasian's bid for imperial power to proceed during the Year of the Four Emperors. When Vespasian was declared Emperor on July 1, 69 AD, Titus took charge of ending the Jewish rebellion. In 70 AD, he besieged and captured Jerusalem, destroying the city and the Second Temple in the process. As a result of his achievement, Titus was awarded a triumph, commemorated by the Arch of Titus today. Under Vespasian's rule, Titus gained notoriety in Rome as prefect of the Praetorian Guard and for engaging in a scandalous relationship with Jewish Queen Berenice. Despite concerns about his character, Titus ruled to great acclaim following Vespasian's death in 79 AD, earning praise from historians like Suetonius. As emperor, he is best known for completing the Colosseum and for providing relief to those suffering from two disasters: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and a fire that ravaged Rome in 80 AD. After barely two years in office, Titus died of a fever on September 13, 81 AD. He was deified by the Roman Senate and succeeded by his younger brother Domitian. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan The World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.