Publius Aelius Hadrianus Collection

Antinous, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Antinous, 18th century

View of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli, 1792. Creator: Friedrich Wilhelm Gmelin
View of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli, 1792

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, 1706-1765. Creator: Giovanni Paolo Panini
Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, 1706-1765

Sale Pretoriane, Villa Adriana, n.d. Creator: George Hayter
Sale Pretoriane, Villa Adriana, n.d. Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli outside Rome, built c. AD 120 by Roman emperor Hadrian. Attributed to George Hayter

Castle of St. Angelo - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Castle of St. Angelo - Rome, 1850. The Mausoleum of Hadrian, now the Castle of St. Angelo, was erected...by the Emperor Hadrian

Statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, first half of 2nd century. Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (76-138) was Emperor from 117 until his death

Coin Depicting Emperor Hadrian, 117-138. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Emperor Hadrian, 117-138. Stag on reverse. Ephesos, Ionia (modern Izmir, Turkey)

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 120-123, issued by Hadrian. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 120-123, issued by Hadrian. Reverse: seated female figure. Minted in Rome

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Empress Sabina, 134, issued by Hadrian. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Empress Sabina, 134, issued by Hadrian

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 119-125. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 119-125

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138

Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 133-134. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 133-134

Portrait Head of Emperor Hadrian, 130-138. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Head of Emperor Hadrian, 130-138. The white head of a man with a blank expression, a missing nose that has broken off, low cheekbones, curly hair, and a close-cut wavy beard

Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 118. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 118

Fragment of a Portrait Head of Antinous, 130-138. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Portrait Head of Antinous, 130-138

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 134-138. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 134-138

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138. Creator: Unknown
Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138

Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian, 117-138

Untitled (Temple of Venus and Rome, Triumphal Arch and other ruins in Forum), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (Round Building with Clock), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Round Building with Clock), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Untitled (bridge over Tiber River), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (bridge over Tiber River), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

The Warwick Vase, 1778-80. Creators: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Francesco Piranesi
The Warwick Vase, 1778-80. Ancient Roman marble excavated in Italy by Gavin Hamilton, and later owned by Lord Hamilton. It was pieced together over a long period of time from a large number of

View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Hadrian (now called Castel S. Angelo)... ca. 1756
View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Hadrian (now called Castel S. Angelo) from the rear, ca. 1756. From Vedute di Roma (Roman Views)

Bust of Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) (marble)
ALG166092 Bust of Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; out of copyright

The Body of Hadrian Lying in State next to His Mausoleum, late 18th-early 19th century

The Temple of Venus and Roma (erroneously called Temple of Sol and Luna) (Veduta degli avanzi di due triclini che appartenevano alla Casa aurea di Nerone), ca. 1759

Hadrians Villa: The Canopus (Avanzi del Tempio Dio Canopo nella Villa Adriana in Tivoli), ca. 1769

Veduta degli avanzi del Castro Pretorio nella Villa Adriana a Tivoli (View of the Remains of the Praetorian Fort [the Poecile], Hadrians Villa, Tivoli), 1770

Avanzi del Tempio detto di Apollo nella Villa Adriana vicino a Tivoli (Hadrians Villa. Remains of the Smaller Palace [Formerly called the Temple of Apollo]), ca. 1768

Plutarch, (c. AD46- c120), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Plutarch, (c.AD46- c120), 1830. Plutarch (c.AD46- c120) Greek biographer and essayist known primarily for his work Parallel Lives

Adrian, (76-138 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Adrian, (76-138 AD), 1830. Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) Roman emperor from 117 to 138, energetically pursued his own Imperial ideals and personal interests

Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Ponte Sant Angelo, a travertine marble bridge spanning the Tiber in Rome completed in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian

A Portion of the Great Wall Built from the Tyne to Solway Firth by the Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 121, c1930. Section of Hadrians Wall, built across the boundary between Roman Britain and Scotland

The Temple of the Olympian Zeus at Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Roma - View of the City from the Logia by Bramante in Castle St. Angelo, 1910. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

Roma - Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo, 1910. Ponte Sant Angelo, once the Aelian Bridge or Pons Aelius, meaning the Bridge of Hadrian, is a Roman bridge in Rome, Italy

Roma - The Tiber - Castle and Bridge of S. Angelo. Dome of St. Peter s, 1910. Ponte Sant Angelo, once the Aelian Bridge or Pons Aelius, meaning the Bridge of Hadrian, is a Roman bridge in Rome

Roma - Piazza di Pietra, 1910. Amidst the remains of the Temple of Harian, deified is the modern Stock Exchange. Temple of Hadrian is a temple to the deified Hadrian on the Campus Martius in Rome

The Pantheon, Rome, 1841. Artist: E Challis
The Pantheon, Rome, 1841. After William Henry Bartlett (1809?1854)

Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Castel Sant Angelo, Rome, Italy, 1927. The cylindrical building was built in the 2nd century by the Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for him and his family

Hadrians Arch, Athens, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Hadrians Arch, Athens, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Hadrians Arch, Athens, Greece, c1920s-c1930s(?). Athens became part of the Roman Empire in 146 BC. Built in the 2nd century AD

Bridge and Castle of St Angelo, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Bridge and Castle of St Angelo, Rome, Italy. Stereoscopic card detail. The cylindrical Mole of Hadrian was built in the 2nd century as a mausoluem for the emperor Hadrian and his family

The Pantheon and the Piazza della Rotunda, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Pantheon and the Piazza della Rotunda, Rome, Italy. Built in the 2nd century during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian as a temple to all Romes gods

Bronze head of the Emperor Hadrian, 2nd century AD
Bronze head of Hadrien, 2nd century AD. Hadrian was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138. Although he did not enjoy a great deal of popularity at Rome, he was often fondly remembered outside of Italy

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, Italy. Artist: A Lorenzini
Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, Italy. View of the dome with light shining from the hole in the roof. Built in the 2nd century during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian as a temple to all Romes gods

Villa Adriana, Tivoli, Italy. The Villa Adriana (at Tivoli, near Rome) is an exceptional complex of classical buildings created in the 2nd century A.D. by the Roman emperor Hadrian

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Publius Aelius Hadrianus, commonly known as Emperor Hadrian, was a prominent figure in Roman history during the first half of the 2nd century. His reign is commemorated by various artifacts and coins that showcase his image and influence. The statue of Emperor Hadrian, created in the early 2nd century, stands tall as a testament to his power and authority. This lifelike depiction captures his regal demeanor and strong presence. Coins from different periods also portray Emperor Hadrian's likeness. From aureus to denarius, these intricately designed pieces reflect the wealth and prosperity of his empire. The unknown creators skillfully captured every detail of his face, showcasing his distinctive features. Not only did Emperor Hadrian leave behind an impressive legacy for himself but also for Empress Sabina. Coins portraying her reveal her beauty and elegance alongside her husband's reign. One particular coin depicts Antinous, a beloved companion of Emperor Hadrian who tragically died at a young age. This fragmentary portrait head serves as a poignant reminder of their deep bond. Throughout these artifacts, we catch glimpses into the life and times - an emperor whose influence spanned across vast territories. His rule left an indelible mark on Roman history that continues to captivate us today.