Capitoline Antinous

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The Capitoline 'Antinous' is a stunning marble sculpture of a young male nude found at Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli during excavations led by Conte Giuseppe Fede. This exceptional piece was once considered one of the most breathtaking Roman copies of a Greek statue worldwide, particularly admired for its beauty and historical significance. Initially believed to represent Hadrian's lover Antinous due to its expressive face and physique, it is now thought to be a Roman Imperial era copy of an early 4th century BC Greek statue of Hermes, given its distinct hair style that deviates from the typical iconographic models. This remarkable piece is showcased outside the Wilkins Building on the UCL Bloomsbury campus' main quad in London, England. The Capitoline 'Antinous' is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access. This open source community project invites contributions; if you have interesting items to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to participate.