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Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some... 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
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Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some... 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some of the Captives, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "After the Fall of Vetera Castra Claudius Civilis has his hair cut while his son shoots some prisoners one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "
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Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera" is a powerful and poignant oil painting by the Flemish artist Otto van Veen, created between 1600 and 1613. The painting depicts the moment of surrender and defeat for the Batavian leader Julius Civilis and his son, following the Roman victory at the Battle of Vetera in the year 69 AD. Civilis, portrayed as a proud and resolute figure, sits with his back to us as his hair is being cut by a Roman soldier. His expression is one of resignation, yet his posture remains defiant. In the foreground, his young son, dressed in the traditional Batavian attire, turns away from his father to aim and shoot arrows at some of the captured Batavian prisoners. The contrast between the father's submission and his son's violent act adds a layer of complexity to the scene. The painting is based on the account of the Batavian Rebellion against the Romans, as recorded by the Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus. The series of twelve paintings, of which this is one, were commissioned by the Dutch statesman and art collector Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. The painting is a masterful example of the Mannerist style, with its use of bold colors, dramatic lighting, and intricate detail. The rich textures and expressive faces of the characters bring the historical scene to life, making it a fascinating and thought-provoking work of art. The painting is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Dutch and European art history.
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