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The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c. 1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c. 1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR172402 The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); Grosjean Collection, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Miseries and the Misfortunes of War ; )
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Anti Calvinist Anti Protestant Batlefield Battlefiled Cavalry Regiment Cavalrymen Corpse Corpses Fog Of War French Propaganda Infantry Inhumanity Misery Misfortune Site Of Battle Thirty Years War Battle Field Killing Verse
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The Battle, plate 3 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
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is a powerful print that captures the brutal reality of warfare during the Thirty Years War. Engraved by Israel Henriet in 1633, this image depicts a chaotic battlefield filled with smoke, violence, and death. In this haunting scene, we witness the inhumanity of war as corpses litter the ground while cavalrymen charge forward on their horses. The fog of war engulfs everything, adding to the sense of confusion and chaos. This engraving serves as a stark reminder of the misfortune and misery inflicted upon both soldiers and civilians during this devastating conflict. Notably, this piece also carries strong anti-Protestant sentiment as it was created during a time when religious tensions ran high. It can be seen as French propaganda against Calvinists or anti-Calvinist sentiments due to its historical context. The composition skillfully conveys the intensity of battle with its detailed depiction of soldiers engaged in combat. Each figure tells a story - infantrymen fighting fiercely for survival while others lie lifeless on the ground. The verse accompanying this artwork further emphasizes the horrors experienced on these battlefields. "The Battle" stands as an important historical document that sheds light on one aspect of human history marked by violence, suffering, and political strife.
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