Cartouche met allegorie op de Romeinse heerschappij 1746

This etching, created in 1746 by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips (1700-1775), depicts an allegory of Roman rule. The central scene shows a Roman emperor seated on a throne, surrounded by figures representing various aspects of Roman power. Surrounding the central scene are cartouches containing portraits of Roman emperors, adding to the historical and symbolic context of the piece. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, highlights the rich visual tradition of historical allegory in 18th century art.