Moord op de Germaanse veldheer Arminius, 19 1786

This 1786 etching by Reinier Vinkeles depicts the assassination of Arminius, a German chieftain who famously defeated the Roman legions in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the violent moment of Arminius's death, showing him surrounded by his attackers, who are stabbing him with swords. The scene is set in a forest clearing, with trees and foliage framing the dramatic action. The title, "Moord op de Germaanse veldheer Arminius, 19," translates to "Murder of the Germanic Commander Arminius," highlighting the historical significance of this event.