Camee met de verheerlijking van Germanicus 1616 - 1657

This engraving by Paulus Pontius, created between 1616 and 1657, depicts the glorification of the Roman general Germanicus. The detailed composition features multiple figures, including Germanicus himself seated on a throne, surrounded by allegorical figures and soldiers. The scene is likely based on a classical relief, demonstrating the artist's interest in Roman history and culture. The print is a fine example of the meticulous work of Paulus Pontius, a leading printmaker of the Dutch Golden Age. The engraving is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection and showcases Pontius's mastery of detail and the beauty of historical narratives rendered in print.