Marble portrait of a man, Hadrianic or Early Antonine, ca. 117–161, Roman, Marble, H. 9 5/8 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture

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Marble portrait of a man, Hadrianic or Early Antonine, ca. 117–161, Roman, Marble, H. 9 5/8 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, This striking young man wears the short beard that became popular in Rome during the early second century The subtle contrast between his casually arranged hair and polished skin and the use of a drill to indicate the pupils of his eyes impart a liveliness that is typical of the best Antonine portraits

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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