Romeinen misleid te denken dat Civilis dood of gewond is, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This anonymous etching, created between 1768 and 1770, depicts a scene from the Roman-Batavian War. Titled "Civilis Renversé de Cheval" (Civilis thrown from his horse), the artwork shows a dramatic moment of conflict. The central figure of Julius Civilis is on the ground, being attacked by Roman soldiers. This historical event, part of the Roman conquest of the Batavians in the Netherlands, captures the intensity of the conflict and the struggle for dominance between the two forces. The engraving, with its intricate detail and strong contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizes the brutal reality of warfare. The artwork is now located in the Rijksmuseum and is a valuable historical document illustrating an important moment in the history of the Netherlands.