Caption

Bust of Julius Caesar, C. Caesar Dict. Perpetvo, print, album page, Bust of Julius Caesar. Loose print at the back of the album. This print is part of an album., printmaker: Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after drawing by Peter Paul Rubens, 1590 - 1633, unknown, grantor of privilege, paper, engraving, height 288 mm x width 212 mm, Person, Julius Caesar, historical persons, emperor, (story of) C. Julius Caesar, A sepia-toned engraved portrait shows a bust of an older man in profile facing left, with a strong nose, prominent jawline, and stern expression. His hair is short and wavy, adorned with a laurel wreath that wraps around the top and back of his head. The engraving details fine lines and crosshatching to model the contours of his face, neck, and shoulders. He is depicted wearing ornate armor with decorative motifs, including a molded chest plate and draped fabric over one shoulder. The background is filled with closely spaced horizontal and crosshatched lines that create a textured backdrop.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B45_149

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.6Mb (7.6Mb) / 10.8in x 14.2in / 3242 x 4270 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bust Julius Caesar C Caesar Dict Perpetvo print album page Loose print back album part printmaker Boëtius Adamsz Bolswert drawing Peter Paul Rubens 1590 - 1633 unknown grantor privilege paper engraving height 288 mm x width 212 mm Person historical persons emperor story of sepia-toned engraved portrait bust older man profile facing left strong nose prominent jawline stern expression hair short wavy adorned laurel wreath wraps top head engraving details fine lines crosshatching model contours face neck shoulders depicted wearing ornate armor decorative motifs molded chest plate draped fabric shoulder background filled closely spaced horizontal crosshatched lines create textured backdrop