Portret van Romulus Possibly 1610 - 1654

This anonymous portrait of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, dates back to the period between 1610 and 1654. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Romulus in profile, a common visual style of the time for portraying historical figures. The engraving is likely from a book, as it is framed with text describing Romulus and the founding of Rome. The inscription "Romulus, the first Roman king and founder of the city of Rome" further reinforces the image's historical subject matter. This portrait, though anonymous, provides valuable insight into the visual interpretations of Roman history during this period.