Claim: The Diptych of Boethius was created to celebrate Manilus Boethius, a Roman and Italian aristocrat who served as consul.
Evidence: The piece was made by Roman artisans to celebrate Manlius Boethius' second appointment as praefectus urbi of Rome in 487. Manlius Boethius (died circa 487) was a Roman and Italian aristocrat, who was appointed consul for 487.