Twee portretbustes van keizer Lucius Verus en keizer Alessandro Severo 1640

This 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Reinier van Persijn depicts the bust portraits of Roman emperors Lucius Verus and Alexander Severus. Created in 1640, the artwork showcases van Persijn's mastery of detailed linework and shading. The depiction of the emperors, clad in togas, reflects the artist's interest in classical antiquity, a prevalent theme in 17th-century Dutch art. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable example of historical portraiture and the revival of classical motifs in the Dutch Golden Age.