Portretkop van Romeins keizer, waarschijnlijk Nero 1587 - 1640

This is a drawing of a Roman emperor, likely Nero, by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. The work, completed between 1587 and 1640, is a study in red chalk of a head in profile, adorned with a laurel wreath. Rubens, known for his dramatic paintings, here focuses on the subtle details of the subject's features and the play of light and shadow, creating a powerful portrait. This drawing showcases the master’s skilled draughtsmanship and his interest in classical subjects, and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.