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Plate 5: equestrian statue of Claudius, seen from behind, a naval competition at right in the background, from 'Roman Emperors on Horseback'

Adriaen Collaert Netherlandish
After Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus Netherlandish
Publisher Philips Galle Netherlandish

ca. 1587–89

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Plate 5: equestrian statue of Claudius, seen from behind, a naval competition at right in the background, from 'Roman Emperors on Horseback', Adriaen Collaert (Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 1560–1618 Antwerp), Engraving, squared in graphite — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Plate 5: equestrian statue of Claudius, seen from behind, a naval competition at right in the background, from 'Roman Emperors on Horseback'

Series/Portfolio: 'Roman Emperors on Horseback'

Artist: Adriaen Collaert (Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 1560–1618 Antwerp)

Artist: After Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus (Netherlandish, Bruges 1523–1605 Florence)

Publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537–1612 Antwerp)

Date: ca. 1587–89

Medium: Engraving, squared in graphite

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 12 7/16 × 8 7/16 in. (31.6 × 21.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Object Number: 49.95.1002(5)

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