Hadrian Greeted by Roma and Genii

This 2nd-century AD Roman marble relief depicts Emperor Hadrian greeted by the goddess Roma and the Genii of the Senate and the Roman People. It symbolizes Hadrian’s return to Rome, possibly after the Jewish revolt in Judea in 134 AD. The relief illustrates the political and divine endorsement of Hadrian’s rule, highlighting the blend of imperial authority and religious symbolism in Roman art.