Julius Caesar at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Gaius Julius Caesar was a renowned Roman leader who served as a skilled general, effective statesman, and accomplished author of Latin prose. He played a pivotal role in the events that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. In 60 BC, Caesar formed a powerful political alliance with Crassus and Pompey that dominated Roman politics for several years. Their attempts to amass power through populist tactics were strongly opposed by the conservative ruling class within the Roman Senate, who were often supported by Cato the Younger and Cicero. Caesar's victories in the Gallic Wars, completed by 51 BC, significantly expanded Rome's territory to the English Channel and the Rhine River. Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both when he built a bridge across the Rhine and led the first invasion of Britain. This magnificent marble sculpture is on permanent display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, crafted by Andrea di Pietro di Marco Ferrucci (1465 - 1526) around 1512-14. This remarkable 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 across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, where anyone can contribute interesting items and help build this valuable resource. If you have items around you that you'd like to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate and make a difference.