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Roman General Germanicus Mourns the Loss of His Fleet
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Roman General Germanicus Mourns the Loss of His Fleet

Johann Wilhelm Kaiser (I) · 1840 - 1884 · steel engraving; paper

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

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The Roman field commander Germanicus stands together with his soldiers on the coast of the Chauci (between the Ems and the Elbe) and has his right hand and his head raised towards the sky. He laments the fate of his wrecked fleet. In the background the mast of a damaged sailing ship can be seen. Event from the year 17.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratieGermanicusElbeRomeinse periode in Nederland
Credit lineRomeinse veldheer Germanicus treurt over het verlies van zijn vloot. 1840 - 1884. Johann Wilhelm Kaiser (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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