Here is a middle-aged man, proud of his achievements. The turn of his head, the sharply focused glance, and the determined expression all suggest this.

Finely sculpted in marble around Year 50, the portrait comes from the House of the Citharist in Pompeii. The house is named after a bronze statue found there which represents the god Apollo playing a cithera (lyre).

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating 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, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.