Minachting van de kapitein van Veii 1659

This etching, titled "Minachting van de kapitein van Veii," was created in 1659 by Dutch artist Louis de Châtillon (1639-1734). The artwork depicts a scene from Roman history where a group of men, including a captain, are being led away, likely in a state of captivity. De Châtillon’s use of intricate detail and contrasting light and dark tones creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch etching, a technique that was popular during the Dutch Golden Age.