The larger than life size marble statue depicts Hadrian (from the Chiaramonti 392 type) in military garb including a leather molded chest covering (cuirass), a military cloak (paludamentum) draped over his shoulder and arm, a special belt (cingulum), a knee length garment (tunic), sandals, etc. His head is crowned with a tall wreath of oak… Continue reading Cuirassed statue of Hadrian wearing the Corona Civica, from the North Nymphaeum at Perga, Antalya Museum
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Marble head of Hadrian, Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne
In February 98 AD, Hadrian travelled from Moguntiacum (Mainz) to Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) to inform Trajan, the then governor of Germania Inferior, of the death of his adoptive father Nerva (who had died on 27 January) and to congratulate him on his accession to the imperial throne. Hadrian's first visit to the German provinces as… Continue reading Marble head of Hadrian, Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne
Animula vagula blandula… Hadrian’s farewell to life
On this day (July 10) in AD 138, Hadrian died following a heart failure at Baiae on the Bay of Naples. "He lived 62 years, 5 months, 17 days. He reigned for 20 years, 11 months." HA Hadr. 25.11 According to Cassius Dio, Hadrian fell ill in AD 136, at the age of 60. The… Continue reading Animula vagula blandula… Hadrian’s farewell to life
Dupondius commemorating Hadrian’s arrival in Rome on July 9, 118 A.D.
On this day (July, 9) in 118 A.D., Hadrian entered the city of Rome, eleven months after his succession to Trajan. RIC 554 Dupondius, 118 A.D. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG Rad. r., dr. l. s. Rev: ADVENTVS AVG Roma, helmeted, seated r. on cuirass, holding spear in l. hand, clasping r. hands with… Continue reading Dupondius commemorating Hadrian’s arrival in Rome on July 9, 118 A.D.
Statue of Hadrian from Troia IX, found in the Odeon, Troy (Ilium), Canakkale Museum
The emperor Hadrian visited Ilium (Troy) in AD 124. In 1993, archaeologists discovered a larger-than-life cuirassed statue of Hadrian in the Odeon. Serving as a public meeting place and concert hall, this civic building, dating from the time of Augustus, was extensively renovated by Hadrian and perhaps served as a venue for presenting his own… Continue reading Statue of Hadrian from Troia IX, found in the Odeon, Troy (Ilium), Canakkale Museum
Marble head of Hadrian with laurel wreath, from Carthage (North Africa), dating from circa 128 AD
Mixed portraiture type: Baiae & Imperatori 32. The photograph was taken during the exhibition "L'image et le pouvoir. Le siècle des Antonins" (Image and power. The age of the Antonines) at the Musée Saint-Raymond in Toulouse (France). The head is currently in storage at the Louvre, Paris. Inv. Ma 1187
The Temple of Venus and Roma, Upper Via Sacra, Rome
The Temple of Venus and Roma (Latin: Templum Veneris et Romae) was the largest temple in Ancient Rome. It was located at the far east side of the Forum Romanum, near the Colosseum. It was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix (Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune) and Roma Aeterna (Eternal Rome). The designer was… Continue reading The Temple of Venus and Roma, Upper Via Sacra, Rome
Music for Hadrian (part one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zciENBcHtoE Hymn To Nemesis By Mesomedes Of Crete by Petros TabourisIn addition to his great provincial travels and skills of leadership, Hadrian was a great patron of the arts. He was considered an expert in many fields such as arithmetic, geometry, architecture, painting, poetry and music. Hadrian surrounded himself with men of genius: the poet and… Continue reading Music for Hadrian (part one)
Hadrian and his beloved Antinous, Glyptothek, Munich
Fragmentary bust of Hadrian, from the area of Santa Bibiana at Termini station, ca. 117-120, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Rome
Inv. no. 124.491 Termini portrait sculptural type. This fragmentary bust was discovered in 1941 during work on the main train station (Stazione Termini) hence known now as the "Stazione Termini" type (eight similar examples are known).