Portret van keizer Nero op medaillon 1594

This 1594 engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn depicts a profile portrait of the Roman emperor Nero, framed within a decorative circle. The image is presented as a medallion, a common visual motif used to represent coins or other historical artifacts. De Bruyn's skillful rendering of Nero's features highlights the detail and accuracy of the print, characteristic of the 16th and 17th-century Dutch art style. The inscription surrounding Nero's head provides context, revealing this to be a portrayal of a Roman coin. This print is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum and is a prime example of De Bruyn’s work in historical portraiture.