Het gezin van keizer Caius vermoord 1804

"Het gezin van keizer Caius vermoord" (The family of Emperor Caius murdered) is a drawing created by Reinier Vinkeles in 1804. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dramatic scene of violence as a Roman soldier, brandishing a sword, stands over the dying Emperor Caius, with his wife and daughter looking on in horror. The detailed, almost graphic, illustration of the historical event, which is said to have taken place in 41 AD, is a testament to Vinkeles' skill and the enduring impact of the Emperor's brutal death. The drawing, at just 135 mm in height and 85 mm in width, is a powerful and intimate portrayal of the tragedy that befell the Roman royal family.