Cushion : Johann Von Tilly - 1
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Johann Von Tilly - 1
JOHANN TSERCLAES, freiherr von TILLY Flemish military commander in the imperial service, depicted on horseback at the siege of Magdeburg. Date: 1559 - 1632
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1559 1632 Depicted Flemish Freiherr Horseback Johann Magdeburg Siege Tilly Tserclaes
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Johann Tserclaes, Freiherr von Tilly: A Flemish Military Commander in the Imperial Service during the Thirty Years' War This evocative image captures Johann Tserclaes, Freiherr von Tilly, a pivotal figure in European military history, during the siege of Magdeburg in 1631. Born in Flanders in 1559, Tilly rose to prominence as a military commander in the service of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II. Tilly's military career began in earnest when he joined the Spanish army in the Netherlands in 1580. He quickly gained a reputation for his tactical acumen and strategic prowess, leading him to be appointed as a commander in the imperial army during the Bohemian Revolt in 1618. Tilly's decisive victory at the Battle of the White Mountain in 1620 effectively ended the revolt and secured Ferdinand II's position on the Bohemian throne. The siege of Magdeburg, depicted in this print, marked a turning point in the Thirty Years' War. In May 1631, Tilly laid siege to the city, which was a stronghold of the Protestant forces. The city's refusal to surrender led to a brutal sacking, during which Tilly's troops reportedly killed up to 30,000 civilians. The atrocities committed during the siege shocked Europe and fueled anti-Catholic sentiment. Despite the controversy surrounding the siege, Tilly remained a formidable military commander. He continued to serve the imperial cause until his death at the Battle of Rain in 1632. This print serves as a poignant reminder of Tilly's military legacy and the complexities of the Thirty Years' War.
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