Galeria Valeria Eutropia

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Eutropia, a woman of Syrian descent, married Emperor Maximian in the late 3rd century, though the exact date remains uncertain. As his wife, she had two children, Maxentius and Fausta. Maxentius, born around 277-287 AD, ruled as Western Roman Emperor from 306-312 AD, while Fausta, born around 298 AD, was married to Constantine the Great and became mother of six children by him, including Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans. The hairstyle on this portrait bears resemblance to that of Helena, wife of Emperor Constantius. This fashion emerged in the late 3rd century. Some high-ranking women from the first half of the 4th century are depicted with similar hairstyles on their sarcophagi. This portrait can be linked to three other heads in a rare dynastic group. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. 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 assist.