Penning met het portret van keizer Honorius en de namen van Romeinse keizers by Anonymous

Penning met het portret van keizer Honorius en de namen van Romeinse keizers 1712

anonymous

pen drawing

shading to add clarity

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

sketchbook drawing

intricate and detailed

This anonymous engraving from 1712 depicts a profile portrait of the Roman emperor Honorius, surrounded by a circular chart detailing a chronological list of Roman Emperors from the 5th to the 7th centuries. The chart lists the emperors' names, dates of their reigns, and their titles. This type of historical graphic was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, providing a visual and easily accessible way to study the past. This artwork highlights the fascination with history and imperial power in the early modern period.