Augustus 1633 - 1643

"Augustus" is a 17th-century etching by Denis Boutemie, depicting a fantastical creature with the head and horns of a goat, the body of a man, and the lower limbs of a horse. The figure holds a sword in its left hand, and a shield, possibly representing the zodiac sign Capricorn, in its right. The etching's detailed rendering of the mythical figure's anatomy and the dramatic pose convey a sense of power and strength. The artwork likely draws inspiration from ancient Roman mythology and is a fine example of Renaissance etching.