George III Bust of Philosopher Seneca

Attributed to the workshops of John Cheere

Circa 1750. England

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (often known simply as Seneca; ca. 4 BC – AD 65) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and in one work humorist, of the Silver Age of Latin literature.

He was tutor and later advisor to emperor Nero.

Height 75 cm (29³/₄ in)
Width 50 cm (19³/₄ in)