The Romans nearly Overpower the Army of Julius Civilis through the Treachery of a Batavian, Otto van Veen, 1600 - 1613
1613
38.0 x 52.0 cm
The Romans under Cerealis defeat Claudius Civilis by betraying a Batavier. A man betrays the Bataviers to a Roman officer on horseback in the advancing army. Elfth 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 Romans nearly Overpower the Army of Julius Civilis through the Treachery of a Batavian, 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
- Main color: Gray
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia