Portretmedaillon van Galba 1736 - 1775

This is a 1736–1775 red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips depicting the Roman emperor Servius Sulpicius Galba. The drawing is part of a series of portraits of Roman emperors, which were popular in the 18th century. The drawing shows Galba in profile, wearing a laurel wreath and a toga. The Roman emperor is depicted in an oval frame with his name inscribed at the bottom of the drawing and his portrait placed in a circular frame. The drawing is a fine example of Philips's skill as a draftsman and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.