A larger-than-life bronze statue of the Roman general Germanicus (15 BCE–19 CE), discovered in 1963 in the town of Amelia, Italy. It is now preserved in the Museo Civico di Amelia.

Germanicus Julius Caesar (15 BCE – 19 CE) was a prominent Roman general and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He was the son of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia Minor, making him the nephew of Emperor Tiberius and the father of the future emperor Caligula.

Known for his charisma, military skill, and popularity among both the Roman legions and the public, Germanicus gained fame through his campaigns in Germania, where he sought to avenge the Roman defeat at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

He also held significant command in the East, where he strengthened Roman authority and diplomacy. His sudden death in 19 CE, under mysterious circumstances, led to widespread mourning and suspicions of political intrigue. Germanicus was celebrated as a model Roman hero, admired for his leadership, loyalty to Rome, and his untimely passing that left an enduring legacy.