Introduction

by Sir Richard Wadd, Paleographer

In the sunset days
of Hadrian's rule

He calls to his side
its inheritor.

His aim - to all acquaint
with a favoured face -

Transfashions each
to Antinoan debtor.

This is a photograph of the 3' x 3' glass-tile Hadrian mosaic by Shawn Postoff. Click for larger view.