Portrætmedaillon af Augustus. Romersk kejser 1730

Didrich Gercken's "Portrætmedaillon af Augustus. Romersk kejser" is a 1730 charcoal drawing depicting the Roman Emperor Augustus in profile. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, shows Augustus wearing a laurel wreath and a toga, a traditional Roman garment. The inscription "AVG. 2. EMP" beneath the bust likely stands for "Augustus, Second Emperor," referring to the reign of Augustus following Julius Caesar. The drawing's detailed shading and realistic portrayal capture the essence of Roman portraiture, emphasizing the individual features of Augustus and highlighting his power and authority as ruler.