The Conspiracy of Julius Civilis and the Batavians in a Sacred Grove 1600 - 1613
ottovanveen
gouache
imaginative character sketch
character portrait
character art
painted
possibly oil pastel
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour illustration
watercolor
Otto van Veen's "The Conspiracy of Julius Civilis and the Batavians in a Sacred Grove" (1600-1613) depicts a dramatic moment in Roman history. The painting captures the conspiracy of Julius Civilis, a leader of the Batavian tribe, against the Roman Empire. The scene takes place in a sacred grove, with a long table laden with food and drink, and a gathering of individuals listening intently to a central figure. The work's historical subject and dynamic composition exemplify the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age. This painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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In 1613, the Dutch parliament (States General) commissioned Otto van Veen to paint twelve paintings depicting the revolt of the Batavians against the Romans in AD 69 and 70. These were displayed in Binnenhof, the central government building in The Hague. In the early years of the Dutch Republic, many compared their own revolt against Spain to the Batavian uprising.
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