Plate 9: equestrian statue of Vitellius, seen three-quarters to the left, with his death scene in the background at right, his body being thrown into the Tiber at upper right, from 'Roman Emperors on Horseback' 1582 - 1594

This engraving by Adriaen Collaert, titled "Plate 9: equestrian statue of Vitellius, seen three-quarters to the left, with his death scene in the background at right, his body being thrown into the Tiber at upper right, from 'Roman Emperors on Horseback,'" depicts the Roman Emperor Vitellius on horseback in a majestic pose. The scene is contrasted by the depiction of his violent death, depicted in the background, as his body is being thrown into the Tiber River. This engraving is part of a larger series, "Roman Emperors on Horseback," which was published between 1582 and 1594. The work is a fine example of Renaissance-era engraving, demonstrating Collaert's mastery of detail and composition.