Reference number
E00210
Author
Anónimo
Title
The Empress Sabina
Chronology
Ca. 130
Technique
Esculpido
Material
Mármol
Measures
85,5 cm x 55 cm x 31 cm
School
Arte Antiguo
Theme
Retrato
On display
Yes
Procedence
Royal Collection

Vibia Sabina (83-136 A.D.), a relative of Trajan, was married very young to the future emperor, Hadrian. This portrait, made towards the end of her life, around 130, denotes the intention to create an intemporal image, free of the passage of time.

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