The Capitoline Brutus at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris

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In 1564, Cardinal Pius da Carpi donated the magnificent bronze portrait of extraordinary expressive force to the museum. The identification of the statue with Junius Brutus, the first Roman consul, is a highly astute interpretation of antiquarian culture. However, this assertion lacks any real foundation. The Capitoline Brutus is an ancient Roman bronze bust commonly believed to depict the Roman consul Lucius Junius Brutus (died 509 BC), typically dated to the late 4th to early 3rd centuries BC, but possibly as late as the 2nd century BC or early 1st century BC. The bust measures 69 cm in height and is currently located in the Hall of the Triumphs within the Capitoline Museums, Rome. Traditionally considered an early example of Roman portraiture, it may have been created by an Etruscan artist influenced by Hellenistic art and contemporary Greek styles of portraiture. Alternatively, it could be "an archaizing work of the first century BC." The Roman head was paired with a toga-clad bronze bust during the Renaissance. This image is a scan from a plaster cast of the original at the Réunion des Musées Nationaux in Paris. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through this effort, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community project. If you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned using photogrammetry (processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).