Claudius Civilis wordt gevangengenomen en zijn broer Paulus onthoofd, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This anonymous etching, titled "Claudius Civilis wordt gevangengenomen en zijn broer Paulus onthoofd, 69-70", depicts a historical event from Roman history. The etching, created between 1768 and 1770, portrays the arrest and execution of Julius Paulus Civilis and his brother, Claudius Civilis, who were accused of treason. The scene depicts the capture of Claudius Civilis by Roman soldiers, while his brother is being beheaded. The etching is a powerful testament to the violence and brutality of Roman law during the time of the Roman Empire. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned art museum in Amsterdam.