Plate 5: Emperor Claudius on Horseback, from 'The First Twelve Roman Caesars' 1596

Antonio Tempesta's etching "Plate 5: Emperor Claudius on Horseback, from 'The First Twelve Roman Caesars'" depicts the Roman emperor Claudius on horseback. The image was part of a series of 12 engravings, depicting each of the first emperors of Rome. Tempesta was a prolific artist known for his skill in engraving and detailed representations of historical and mythological figures. His work is a valuable resource for studying Roman history and costume. The etching, which is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exhibits a high level of detail, capturing the likeness of Claudius and the anatomy of the horse with precision.