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by Arienne King
published on 08 June 2021

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The Braschi Antinous

by Mark Cartwright
published on 06 May 2013

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This colossal statue depicts Antinous, the lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138 CE). After the early death of Antinous, Hadrian had him deified and founded the Egyptian city of Antinoöpolis in his honour. Hundreds of statues of Antinous survive today, a testament to Hadrian's devotion and the longevity of Antinous' personal cult.
The Vatican Museums, Rome.

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