Duitse krijgers raadplegen waarzegster Veleda 1750 - 1811

This engraving, titled "Duitse krijgers raadplegen waarzegster Veleda" by Carl Friedrich Holtzmann (1740–1811), depicts a scene from Roman history: German warriors consulting the prophetess Veleda. The engraving, which measures 161 mm in height and 104 mm in width, displays Holtzmann’s ability to capture a moment of suspense through careful use of light and shadow. The scene is set in a dark and mysterious forest. The figures are rendered in a realistic style, which was common in 18th-century German art. The engraving serves as a reminder of the impact of Veleda on history, her name often invoking a sense of powerful leadership and spiritual guidance.