The Romans nearly Overpower the Army of Julius Civilis through the Treachery of a Batavian

• one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "
• "The Romans under Cerealis Defeat Claudius Civilis and the Batavians following betrayal from within
• The Romans nearly Overpower the Army of Julius Civilis through the Treachery of a Batavian

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In 1613, the Dutch parliament (States General) commissioned Otto van Veen to paint twelve paintings depicting the revolt of the Batavians against the Romans in AD 69 and 70. These were displayed in Binnenhof, the central government building in The Hague. In the early years of the Dutch Republic, many compared their own revolt against Spain to the Batavian uprising.

K. Jonckheere, '"When the cabinet from Het Loo was sold": the auction of William III's collection of paintings, 26 July 1713', Simiolus 31, nr. 3 (2004-2005), p. 204, fig. 31

painter: Otto van Veen

1600 - 1613

olieverf op paneel

height 38 cm x width 52 cm

Public domain

K. Jonckheere, '"When the cabinet from Het Loo was sold": the auction of William III's collection of paintings, 26 July 1713', Simiolus 31, nr. 3 (2004-2005), p. 204, fig. 31

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