Civilis Collection

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

Plate 8: Women and Children Observe Civilis Battling the Romans, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 7: German Envoys Visit Civilis, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 22: Civilis Separates German and Dutch Troops, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 29: Civilis Floods the Land by Defensively Breaking the Dikes, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 18: Secret Meeting of Civilis with Other Leaders from Trier, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 17: The Romans Misled by Civilis Horse to Believe that He was Dead or Injured, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 3: Claudius Civilis Arrested and his Brother Paulus Beheaded, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 28: Cologne Troops Bring Civilis Wife and Sister to Cerialis, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 19: Men from the Fortress Surrender and Pledge Their Lives to Civilis, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 36: Civilis and Cerialis Meet on a Broken Bridge to Reach an Accord, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 11: Civilis Troops Crossing the Ms River, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 20: Civilis Having his Hair Cut, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 15: Civilis Treating with a Roman Commander, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 31: Civilis Forced to Dismount and Swim Across the River, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, 1611

Die vanit Oudt legher door hongher ende noodt gheuen hen op, ende bidden lyfs ghenade... 1612. Artist: Antonio Tempesta
Die vanit Oudt legher door hongher ende noodt gheuen hen op, ende bidden lyfs ghenade... 1612. Illustration depicting an episode from the Batavian rebellion leaded by Gaius Julius Civilis against

Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys bin Artist
Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys binnen Ceulen ?, 1612. Illustration depicting an episode from the Batavian rebellion leaded by Gaius

Een Schip met coren gheladen blyft op een drooghte Sitten; de Duytschen pooghent naer hen te trecke Artist
Een Schip met coren gheladen blyft op een drooghte Sitten; de Duytschen pooghent naer hen te trecken, Soo oock de Romeynen: waer door eenen, 1612

Civilis Cerialis negotiate demolished bridge
Civilis and Cerialis negotiate on the demolished bridge, 69 -70, and Willibrord preaches against idolatry, 700 Claudius Civilis satisfied with the Romans

Plate 21 Envoys Cologne Bring Presents Civilis
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Plate 18 Secret Meeting Civilis Leaders Trier
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Plate 17 Romans Misled Civilis Horse Believe
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Plate 11 Civilis Troops Crossing Ms River War
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Plate 19 Men Fortress Surrender Pledge Lives
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Plate 36 Civilis Cerialis Meet Broken Bridge
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The House of Commons presenting their Speaker to Elizabeth I. After engraving from Nobilitas Politica et Civilis by R Glover, London, 1608

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"Unveiling the Untold Story of Civilis: A Heroic Leader in The War of the Romans Against the Batavians" Step into a world where history comes alive, as we explore the captivating tale and his valiant struggle against Roman oppression. In Plate 8, we witness women and children observing with awe as Civilis fearlessly battles against the mighty Romans, embodying unwavering determination. Plate 7 reveals an intriguing encounter between German envoys and Civilis, showcasing his diplomatic prowess in rallying support for their cause. As seen in Plate 22, he skillfully separates German and Dutch troops to maintain unity within their ranks, proving himself not only a warrior but also a strategic mastermind. In Plate 29, we are astounded by Civilis' audacity as he defensively breaks dikes to flood the land—an ingenious tactic that leaves his enemies bewildered. Plate 18 unveils a secret meeting between Civilis and other leaders from Trier; here lies evidence of his ability to forge alliances crucial to their resistance. Deception becomes another weapon at Civilis' disposal when he misleads the Romans through clever horseplay in Plate 17—making them believe he is dead or injured. However, this pales in comparison to the tragic fate suffered by Claudius Civilis himself; arrested (Plate 3) while his brother Paulus faces beheading—a testament to their unwavering commitment. The emotional turmoil faced by our hero continues with Cologne troops bringing forth his wife and sister (Plate 28), highlighting both vulnerability and strength intertwined within him. Witnessed in Plate 19 is an inspiring moment when men from the fortress surrender themselves wholeheartedly to join forces under Civilis' leadership—pledging their lives for freedom's sake. Finally, amidst chaos on a broken bridge (Plate 36), two formidable foes meet—Civilis and Cerialis—seeking common ground to reach an accord.