Title Page for Imperatorvm Romanorvm Nvmismata Avrea

Netherlandish 17th Century after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an allegorical figure sitting beside an ornamental shield with an inscription. The figure is classically draped, holding scales in one hand, and there is a cornucopia of flowers beside them. The background includes an archway with brickwork and foliage. The ornamental shield is inscribed with text in Latin. The drawing is detailed with cross-hatching techniques to indicate texture and depth.