Marble relief; head of Antinous. 1700-1772. Probably Italian. British Museum, London. An image of th
Marble relief; head of Antinous. 1700-1772. Probably Italian. British Museum, London. An image of the lover of the emperor Hadrian, who made Antinous a god after his death. This was most likely made to pass as an ancient roman original, sold to wealthy travelers on the Grand Tour. -- source link
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