On-line gallery
- Reference number
- E00210
- Author
- Roman workshop
- Title
- The Empress Sabina
- Chronology
- Ca. 130; ca. 150
- Technique
- Sculpted
- Measures
- 85,5 cm x 55 cm x 31 cm
- School
- Ancient Art
- Theme
- Portrait
- 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 A.D, denotes the intention to create an intemporal image, free of the passage of time. Her hairstyle is not a traditional roman one but is inspired by the imagery of the goddess of Diana. The bust was added in the middle of the first century A.D.
