Of a noble Etrurian family. His beauty and literary accomplishments drew the favour of the Emperor Hadrian, who changing his name, adopted him for his successor. Twice Consul. Governor, for a short time, of Pannonia. Died suddenly. Of a luxurious character.
[From the marble in the gallery of the Emperors of the Capitoline Museum at Rome.]
52. Annius Verus. Roman Prince.
[Born A.D. 162. Died at Præneste A.D. 170. Aged 7.]
The son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina, and the brother of Commodus, with whom he was raised to the rank of Cæsar, A.D. 166.
[From the marble in the Louvre. Taken when young. A graceful little Bust, remarkable for having the pupil of the eye so firmly indicated.]
53. Marcus Galerius Antoninus. Roman Prince.
[Date and place of birth unknown. Flourished A.D. 140.]
Son of Antoninus Pius and Annia Galeria Faustina. Nothing is known of his life or death. His effigy is extant with that of his mother upon a rare Greek coin; but he is not styled Cæsar in the inscription. Marcus Galerius, no doubt, died before his father became Emperor.
[From the marble in the Gallery of the Emperors of the Capitoline Museum.]