Augustus 1635 - 1694

"Augustus" is a small, 24mm by 38mm, woodcut print by the Dutch artist Dirck de Bray. It depicts a scene from Roman history. The print likely comes from a series of illustrations that were created between 1635 and 1694. The subject matter of the print is a scene where a figure, presumably Augustus, is hiding in reeds while another figure gestures towards him. The print is an example of de Bray's work in the graphic arts. The detail of the reed motif along with the narrative are hallmarks of de Bray's style. This print is a rare and valuable example of de Bray's work in the graphic arts.