A surreal composition merging classical and cosmic elements, featuring a monumental profile emerging from a dark background. The figure's hair transforms into a celestial garden filled with moons, stars, and planetary objects against a deep blue sky. Below the portrait, ancient Roman columns stand in silhouette, suggesting ruins of a classical temple. Streaks of turquoise and coral accent the shadowed features, while golden celestial elements sparkle throughout the figure's crown-like hair formation. The contrast between the architectural precision of the columns and the dreamlike cosmic elements creates a meditation on ancient and eternal themes, perfectly embodying the contemplation of Roman empire suggested by the title.