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Julius Civilis Forced to Dismount and Swim Across the River
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Julius Civilis Forced to Dismount and Swim Across the River

Antonio Tempesta · 1611 - 1612 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Julius Civilis is forced in battle against the Romans to dismount from his horse and swim across the river. Civilis' army must also retreat. Inscription in Dutch and Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printbattlethe soldierthe soldier's lifeBataafse Opstand
Credit lineJulius Civilis gedwongen af te stijgen en zwemmend de rivier over te steken. 1611 - 1612. Antonio Tempesta. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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