Allegorie op Rome 1685

This etching, "Allegorie op Rome," created in 1685 by Pieter Philippe, depicts a scene of Roman antiquity. It features a figure seated on a plinth, holding a sword and a scepter, likely representing the Roman Empire. The figure is surrounded by other figures, including a reclining man with a water pitcher, a wolf, and an angel. The backdrop is a cityscape with tall columns and a river. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Philippe's skill in capturing detail and the grandeur of Roman culture.