Art and sculptures from Hadrian's Villa: The marble theatrical masks FOLLOWING HADRIAN

This month’s masterpieces from Hadrian’s Villa are the larger-than-life-size marble theatrical masks that once decorated the scaenae frons (stage-building) of the odeon of the villa. The theatre and theatrical performances were particularly popular in Graeco-Roman art. We find many depictions of theatrical scenery, actors and masks in almost all kinds of art, from sculptures to…

Art and sculptures from Hadrian's Villa: The marble theatrical masks FOLLOWING HADRIAN

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Art and sculptures from Hadrian's Villa: Statue of a satyr in red marble FOLLOWING HADRIAN

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