Oval plaque with portrait of Emperor Galba

An elegant oval plaque executed in the early nineteenth century, depicting Emperor Galba, one of the central figures of a pivotal period in Roman imperial history. Shown in profile with a laurel wreath and classical drapery, the portrait draws inspiration from the tradition of official Roman imperial portraiture.

The composition combines alabaster, Giallo Antico, and coloured breccias, creating a refined interplay of colour and texture. An expression of nineteenth-century antiquarian and Neoclassical taste, the work reflects the enduring interest of European collectors in Roman imperial portraits and in materials associated with classical antiquity.