The Beheading of Claudius Paulus and the Capture of Julius Civilis

Otto van Veen, 1600 - 1613

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.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-421
  • Dimensionsheight 38 cm x width 52 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

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  • Title(s)

    • one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "
    • "Beheading of Julius Paulus and Imprisonment of Claudius Civilis
    • The Beheading of Claudius Paulus and the Capture of Julius Civilis
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  • Object number

    SK-A-421

  • Description

    De onthoofding van Julius Paulus en de gevangenneming van Claudius Civilis. Het onthoofde lichaam van Julius Paulus ligt op de vloer tussen enkele Romeinse soldaten, links bergt de beul zijn bijl op. Op de voorgrond wordt Claudius Civilis door soldaten weggevoerd. Eerste voorstelling in een reeks van twaalf taferelen van de opstand van de Batavieren tegen de Romeinen (SK-A-421/432), aangekocht door de Staten-Generaal in 1613.


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    painter: Otto van Veen

  • Dating

    1600 - 1613

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    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    height 38 cm x width 52 cm


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