COMMODUS (161-192 CE). Commodus was the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. At 15 years old, Commodus become co-emperor with his father in 177 CE, and became the 18th Roman emperor three years later, when his father died in 180 CE. Icon from the book Icones imperatorvm romanorvm (Icons of Roman Emperors), Antwerp, 1645.  Page 39 of Icones imperatorvm romanorvm, Antwerp, 1645. #17thcenturyetching #romanemperors @iowacityart (at Iowa City Art & Antiques) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXPt5qxIGWA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527-1607) From Perspektivische Konstruktion 1604-1605 Plate 30 Matted in an old (19th century) black velvet #hansvredemandevries #17thcenturyetching #architecture @iowacityart (at Iowa City Art & Antiques) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSRqG5znZK5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today's treasure. A portion of an etching by: Hans Vredeman de Vries Perspektivische Konstruktion 1604-1605 #hansvredemandevries #17thcenturyetching #architecture @iowacityart (at Iowa City Art & Antiques) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSP7REnHaXl/?utm_medium=tumblr