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1. Introduction of Sculpture Antinous Antinous, the beloved young companion of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, was renowned in the ancient world for his exceptional beauty and mysterious life. After his mysterious drowning in the Nile River in Egypt in 130 AD, he was deified by Hadrian, who built temples and cities throughout the empire to […]

1. Introduction of The Statue Of Antinous Antinous (c. 111–130 AD) was the most beloved young companion of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and is one of the most famous “eternal youth figures” in ancient history. Born in Bithynia, he entered the emperor’s court with his outstanding appearance and gentle temperament. In 130 AD, he drowned […]

1. Introduction of Antinous Statue Antinous was the beloved young man of the ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian. He is remembered in the history of art for his handsome appearance and tragic fate. After he drowned, Hadrian built temples, statues and towns for him, deifying him and making him a rare human god. The image of […]