Ruiterportret van keizer Julius Caesar by Laurens Eillarts

Ruiterportret van keizer Julius Caesar 1616 - 1620

laurenseillarts

pencil drawn

imaginative character sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This engraving by Laurens Eillarts depicts Julius Caesar on horseback, a popular subject in Renaissance art. Created between 1616-1620, the artwork showcases the detail and skill of the engraver through the intricate depiction of Caesar's armor, the horse's musculature, and the flowing drapery. The inscription "Divi Ivli Caesar Aug" identifies the subject as the deified Roman emperor. The print was likely intended for a wider audience seeking to learn about Roman history and the legacy of Julius Caesar.