Head from the Roman statue of Hercules — A marble fragment from the 2nd century CE, originating from the villa of Emperor Hadrian in Tivoli, Italy .

The sculpture captures Hercules’ heroic features, reflecting both his legendary strength and the Roman adaptation of classical Greek artistic ideals.

This fragment provides a glimpse into imperial Roman taste and Hadrian’s fascination with mythology, illustrating the skillful realism and expressive detail characteristic of Roman portraiture.

It is a valuable remnant of the luxurious art collection that once adorned Hadrian’s villa.