Romeinen brandschatten het land maar beloven vrede, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This anonymous engraving, titled “Romeinen brandschatten het land maar beloven vrede, 69-70,” depicts a scene from the Roman conquest of the Batavian Revolt. Created between 1768 and 1770, the artwork shows a Roman general on horseback, surrounded by his soldiers, offering peace to the Batavian people while their burning village stands in the background. This visual contrast highlights the conflict between Roman power and Batavian resistance. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, provides a historical glimpse into the tumultuous era of Roman expansion.