Small bust of Vitellius Italy, 17th century white marble 30 x 22 cm Small bust depicting the Roman Emperor Vitellius, portrayed according to traditional iconography with a full face and pronounced features, head slightly turned and robe draped in the antique style stopped on the shoulder by a fibula. The bust rests on a turned white marble pedestal, which in turn is set on a quadrangular black marble base; the front is engraved with the identifying inscription 'VITELIUS'. This work can be traced back to 17th century Italian production, in the context of the success of collecting portraits of Roman emperors, destined for studios and antiquarian collections.