Germaanse ambassadeur bezoekt Civilis, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This anonymous 18th-century etching, "Germaanse ambassadeur bezoekt Civilis, 69-70," depicts the historical event of a Germanic ambassador meeting with the Batavian leader Civilis during the Roman-Germanic war. The scene likely portrays Civilis receiving the ambassador and possibly engaging in diplomatic negotiations. The title and inscription on the artwork provide insight into the event, with text referring to the alliance of the Batavians and the Germans against the Roman Empire. This artwork offers a glimpse into the history of the Roman Empire and the interactions between Germanic tribes and Rome.