Portrait of Emperor Arcadius

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The bust of Arcadius showcases a perfect blend of classicism and the new hieratic style characteristic of Theodosian art. As the Byzantine Emperor from 383 to 408, Arcadius struggled with being an effective ruler due in large part to his weak leadership abilities, which left him vulnerable to domination by a series of powerful ministers and his wife Aelia Eudoxia.