In portraying the personality of the emperor,and,in particular his sense of concern about the weakened state of the empire,the portraits of ____ began a new trend in portraiture.

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The statement refers to the emperor's concern about the weakened state of the empire, which is a key theme in the portraits of Marcus Aurelius. The other options - Augustus, Pompey, and the Julio-Claudians - are significant figures in Roman history but were not necessarily associated with this particular trend in portraiture.

In Portraying the Personality of the Emperor,and,in Particular His Sense