Plate 4: Caius in profile facing left, from "The Twelve Caesars" 1610 - 1640

This anonymous etching, dating from 1610-1640, is part of a series titled "The Twelve Caesars." It depicts a profile portrait of Caius Caligula, Roman emperor from 37 to 41 AD, with a helmet adorned with a throng of figures. The intricate details of the helmet, and the stoic yet somber expression of Caius, create a powerful visual representation of Roman emperors. "Plate 4: Caius in profile facing left, from 'The Twelve Caesars'" is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.