Buste van Marcus Junius Brutus 1638

This etching, "Buste van Marcus Junius Brutus" (1638), by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicts a bust of Marcus Junius Brutus, a Roman senator who played a key role in the assassination of Julius Caesar. The detailed rendering of Brutus' features, including the sharp lines of his face and the intricate detail of his hair, gives a sense of realism. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Vorsterman's skill in capturing the likeness of historical figures and his mastery of the etching technique.