Portrait bust of emperor Hadrian

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This ancient statue was unearthed in the heart of Olympieion, Athens, where it had lain undisturbed for centuries. The emperor's likeness is characterized by refined, almost otherworldly features that exude an aura of perfection. Under Hadrian's rule, Roman portraiture reached new heights of idealization, with artists adopting a more classical approach to capturing their subjects' likenesses, often incorporating the distinctive Greek tradition of sporting a majestic beard.