Geheime ontmoeting van Civilis met leiders van de Teviri, 69-70 1768 - 1770

This print, titled "Geheime ontmoeting van Civilis met leiders van de Teviri, 69-70," was made by an anonymous artist, likely around that period. Notice how the artist uses a structured, almost architectural framing device to contain two distinct spatial realms. To the left, a flurry of figures in an outdoor, military setting contrasts sharply with the right side, which depicts an interior space with a gathering of what appears to be officials. The use of line is meticulous, creating a sense of depth and hierarchy within the composition. The figures are meticulously rendered, each line contributing to the texture of their garments and the overall scene. This division between the public, chaotic military sphere and the enclosed, ordered council room suggests a duality in power and decision-making. The print's structure seems to comment on the relationship between leadership and its execution, challenging fixed notions of authority and control. This artwork invites us to consider how power is negotiated, represented, and ultimately, destabilized through visual form.