After watching the very watchable series by Alistair Sook on the art of ancient Rome I became aware of the cult of Antinous. Now I was aware of Antious but not of his significance in the gay community nor as a cult figure throughout the Roman empire. He was a young man when he died so was captured at his most perfect – not for him the cares of age written large across his features.

Now the challenge for me is to try and convert the sketch into a water colour drawing – let the fun begin!

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