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

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-431
  • Dimensionsheight 38 cm x width 52 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

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

  • Object number

    SK-A-431

  • Description

    De Romeinen onder Cerealis verslaan Claudius Civilis door het verraad van een Batavier. Een man verraadt de Batavieren aan een Romeinse officier te paard in het oprukkende leger. Elfde 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.


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Otto van Veen

  • Dating

    1600 - 1613

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    height 38 cm x width 52 cm


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Documentation

  • 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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