Titus Vespasianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback" 1560 - 1592
abrahamdebruyn
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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horse
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This engraving by Abraham de Bruyn, from the series "Twelve Caesars on Horseback," depicts the Roman emperor Titus Vespasianus riding a rearing horse. The piece, created between 1560 and 1592, showcases de Bruyn's mastery of the engraving technique, with intricate detail in the horse's musculature and Titus's armor. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman emperors and the artistry of Renaissance engravers.
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