Publius Horatius 1602

"Publius Horatius" is a 1602 etching by Lucas van Haelwech depicting the Roman hero Publius Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius bridge against the Etruscans. The artwork shows Horatius, a soldier, in a classical warrior pose with a sword in his raised hand and a helmet adorned with feathers. He is positioned in front of a backdrop of soldiers and a bridge. This etching, executed in a detailed and dramatic style, exemplifies van Haelwech’s skill in capturing the essence of historical figures.