The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis 1600 - 1613

Otto van Veen’s “The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis” depicts a historical moment of peace talks between the Roman general Quintus Petillius Cerialis and the leader of the Batavian rebellion, Julius Civilis, as they stand on a bridge. The painting, created between 1600 and 1613, highlights the dramatic negotiations between the two figures, with the Roman army watching from below. Van Veen, a Dutch painter known for his history paintings, skillfully captures the tension of the negotiations, creating a sense of anticipation. This piece can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.