Plate 34: The Romans Burning the Dutch Countryside, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas) 1611 - 1612

"Plate 34: The Romans Burning the Dutch Countryside" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created between 1611 and 1612. It's one of the plates in a series titled "The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas)," which depicted historical events of the Roman conquest of the Batavian people. This specific plate depicts the Roman army burning the Dutch countryside, capturing a moment of violence and destruction. The scene is filled with detail, showcasing Roman soldiers on horseback and on foot, while Dutch figures look on in despair. This etching is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.