Emperor Vespasian on Horseback, from the series The First Twelve Roman Caesars, plate 10 1596

Antonio Tempesta's "Emperor Vespasian on Horseback" is a 1596 etching that is part of his larger series *The First Twelve Roman Caesars.* The print depicts the Roman emperor Vespasian on horseback, clad in armor and a laurel wreath, as he rides through a whirlwind. The etching's detailed depiction of the emperor's attire and the dramatic portrayal of the scene exemplify the artist's meticulous approach to historical subjects. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.