Portret van keizer Constantius I Chlorus 1557 - 1559

Joos Gietleughen’s “Portret van keizer Constantius I Chlorus” (1557-1559) is a small, detailed drawing of a Roman coin depicting the Roman emperor Constantius I Chlorus in profile. The drawing, a work of art itself, is notable for its meticulous rendering of the coin’s inscription, "CONSTANSTIVS NOB CAES", and the laurel wreath on the emperor’s head. This artwork provides a glimpse into the fascination with Roman antiquity during the Renaissance period, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy that characterized Renaissance art.