Plate 10: Civilis using Movable Wooden Bridges to Attack the Fortress, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas) 1611 - 1612

This etching, titled "Plate 10: Civilis using Movable Wooden Bridges to Attack the Fortress", is part of a larger series by the Italian artist Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) depicting the war between the Romans and Batavians. This specific scene depicts the Roman general Civilis leading the Batavian army in their assault on a Roman fortress using makeshift wooden bridges. The composition, with its detailed rendering of the soldiers and battle scene, offers a glimpse into the military tactics of the time. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a testament to the power of printmaking in capturing historical events and demonstrating the complex strategies of ancient warfare.