Sep 01 2017
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Nov 26 2017
Exhibition - Antinous: The Emperor's Beloved

Exhibition - Antinous: The Emperor's Beloved

Presented by San Antonio Museum of Art at San Antonio Museum of Art

Antinous: The Emperor's Beloved focuses on the beautiful youth, beloved of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the unexpected discovery in 2011 of traces of gilding on his marble portrait in the Museum's collection. The exhibition explores our behind-the-scenes research and the story of Antinous. 

 

Image Caption: Head of Antinous as Dionysos, Roman, A.D. 130-138, Marble, h. 15 in. (38.1 cm), San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr. Photography by Peggy Tenison.

Admission Info

Surcharge may apply.

Dates & Times

2017/09/01 - 2017/11/26

Additional time info:

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location Info

San Antonio Museum of Art

200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215