Domitius Nero, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback" 1560 - 1592
abrahamdebruyn
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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horse
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This 16th century engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicts the Roman Emperor Nero on horseback, part of a series titled “Twelve Caesars on Horseback”. Created using the technique of etching, the print showcases the artist's skill in rendering the figure's anatomy and the horse's dynamic pose, capturing the powerful image of a Roman emperor. The print is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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