Plate 12: Pulling a Vessel Loaded with Grain to Shore, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas) 1611 - 1612

"Plate 12: Pulling a Vessel Loaded with Grain to Shore" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created between 1611 and 1612. This print depicts a scene from the Roman-Batavian war, specifically the Romans attempting to pull a vessel loaded with grain ashore. The scene is depicted in detail with a focus on the struggle of the men as they pull the vessel through the water, highlighting the hardships of war. This print is part of a series, "The War of the Romans Against the Batavians," which showcases Tempesta's talent for depicting historical battles with dramatic realism. The series remains a valuable resource for understanding 17th-century military tactics and the struggles of war.