| Date | early 20th century (plaster cast), 2nd century AD (original) |
|---|---|
| Object type | plaster cast |
| Medium, technique | plaster |
| Dimensions | 77 x 50 x 43 cm |
| Inventory number | Ag.639 |
| Collection | Classical Antiquites - Plaster casts |
| On view | Star Fortress (Komárom), Portraits of Roman Emperors, Gallery XI |
Antinoos (111—130 AD), the lover of Emperor Hadrian was often represented like the gods: the youth here appears as Dionysos. His forehead is adorned with a ribbon, which disappears at the sides among his thick locks of hair. At the back, the curly locks are arranged into a loop-like bun, which is again tied with a ribbon, its ends falling down the chest. The head is decorated with an ivy wreath, a typical attribute of Dionysos. The original statue was found at the palace of Hadrian in Tibur. Its head and neck are, but they are mounted on a modern bust.
Hekler, Antal, Az antik gipszgyűjtemény I-II., Budapest, 1919-1920, 1923, no. 366.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
