Aulus Caecina Alienus, General of Vitelius A.D. 68 [obverse] by Camillo Mariani

Aulus Caecina Alienus, General of Vitelius A.D. 68 [obverse] after 1591

camillomariani

sculpture

medal

sculpture

oil painting

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

earthy tone

sculpture

carved

facial portrait

portrait art

statue

digital portrait

This bronze medal, created by Italian artist Camillo Mariani after 1591, depicts Aulus Caecina Alienus, a Roman general who served under the emperor Vitellius. The medal showcases Alienus's profile in a realistic style, highlighting the details of his face and military attire. The inscription around the edge identifies the subject and includes the Latin phrase "exercitum imperat," meaning "he commands the army." This medal is a prime example of Renaissance medallic art, a genre that flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries, emphasizing historical figures and events.