Nachtelijke aanval op een Romeinse vesting, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This anonymous etching, titled “Nachtelijke aanval op een Romeinse vesting, 69-70” (Nighttime Attack on a Roman Fortress, 69-70), was created between 1768 and 1770 and is part of the Rijksmuseum collection. It depicts a dramatic scene of a Roman camp under attack, with soldiers battling in the foreground. The etching’s title and details suggest it may be a scene from the Roman-Germanic Wars. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, capturing the chaos and violence of battle. This detailed etching provides insight into the visual culture and historical awareness of the 18th century.