Titelprent voor de serie De Bataafse Opstand, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This anonymous 18th-century engraving from the Rijksmuseum, titled "Titelprent voor de serie De Bataafse Opstand, 69-70" (Title print for the series The Batavian Uprising, 69-70), depicts the alliance between the Batavians and the Romans. The central scene shows a Roman soldier and a Batavian woman shaking hands, symbolizing the agreement between the two peoples. This artwork, likely part of a larger series, highlights the historical relationship between the Romans and the Batavians, a Germanic tribe who inhabited the region of the Netherlands. The engraving's detail and composition create a visual representation of the historical alliance, appealing to those interested in Roman history, the Batavian Uprising, and the art of engraving.