Who created "C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback""?

C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback" was created by Abraham de Bruyn in ca. 1565–87.

What medium is "C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback""?

C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback" is Engraving.

Is "C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"" in the public domain?

Yes, C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"

Q: When was "C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1565–87.

Abraham de Bruyn

ca. 1565–87

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 5/16 × 1 13/16 in. (5.8 × 4.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number

51.501.7755(1)

Tags

HorsesJulius Caesar

Art Historical Context

Behold *C. Julius Caesar* from Abraham de Bruyn's series *Twelve Caesars on Horseback* (ca. 1565–87), a delicate engraving measuring just 2 5/16 × 1 13/16 inches. Created by the Flemish artist and publisher Abraham de Bruyn during the Renaissance, this tiny print captures the Roman dictator Julius Caesar astride his mount, evoking the grandeur of ancient Rome. Part of a celebrated series depicting the Twelve Caesars—drawn from Suetonius's lives of the emperors—these works reflect the era's fascination with classical antiquity, blending historical reverence with artistic innovation. Engraving,...

C. Julius Caesar, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"

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