Festina lente: Conserving Antiquity

Roman emperor Augustus liked the adage "festina lente," which means to "make haste slowly." It's the concept behind the new exhibit at the Davis Museum, "Festina lente: Conserving Antiquity." The show features a behind-the-scenes look at standing figures, portraits, mosaics, coins, jewelry, and more from the museum's permanent collections of Greek and Roman art, displayed with a focus on collection, conservation, and stewardship. - Milva DiDomizio, Globe Staff