The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, Otto van Veen, 1600 - 1613
The Bataven defeat the Romans by the Rhine. Battle with two defeated Roman soldiers and a horse, behind it the advancing armies of the Bataviers. Fourth performance in a series of twelve scenes of the Batavier rebellion against the Romans (SK-A-421/432), purchased by the States General in 1613.
Otto van Veen (1556 – 1629)
Discover Otto van Veen (1556-1629), a Flemish Mannerist painter & humanist! Influential teacher of Rubens, known for religious art, allegories, and innovative emblem books.
About this artwork
- Title: The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, Otto van Veen, 1600 - 1613
- Artist: Otto van Veen
- Year: 1613
- Original dimensions: 38.0 x 52.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Main color: Sap Green
- Keywords: otto van veen , military painting , brown and ochre art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic


