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

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