Who created "Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback""?

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

When was "Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1565–87.

What medium is "Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback""?

Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback" is Engraving.

Is "Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"" in the public domain?

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

Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"

Abraham de Bruyn

ca. 1565–87

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 5/16 × 1 7/8 in. (5.8 × 4.7 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(12)

Tags

HorsesMen

Art Historical Context

Behold the dynamic engraving *Domitianus, fromTwelve Caesars on Horseback"* by Flemish artist Abraham de Bruyn, created around 1565–87. This petite print (just 2 5/16 × 1 7/8 inches) captures the Roman Emperor Domitian astride a rearing horse, evoking the grandeur of ancient imperial power. Part of a series inspired by Suetonius'sLives of the Twelve Caesars*, it reflects the Renaissance fascination with classical antiquity, blending historical reverence with equestrian drama—perfectly suiting its tags of horses and men. De Bruyn, a master engraver from Antwerp, excelled in detailed reproducti...

Domitianus, from "Twelve Caesars on Horseback"

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