De Franken vallen het land van de Bataven binnen, 253 1722 - 1750

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, titled "De Franken vallen het land van de Bataven binnen, 253", depicts a battle scene from the Roman conquest of the Batavian people in 253 CE. The image shows a dramatic clash between the Franks and the Batavians, with the Batavians clearly outnumbered. Fokke's engraving is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the violent conflicts of the past and highlighting the impact of these events on Dutch culture and identity. This small etching, created in the early 18th century, showcases Fokke's skill in depicting the complexities of warfare and the human cost of conflict.