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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres. Huguenots besieged Chartres at the end of February 1568, breaching the north wall with artillery. Assault launched on 7 March unsuccessful . Sappers work to undermine bastion forming part of city defences. Siege lifted on signature of Peace of Longjumeau, 23 March . Engraving by Jacques Tortorel (fl1568-1590) and Jean-Jacques Perrissin (1536-1617) from their series on the Huguenot Wars, c1570.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38101972
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the French Religious Wars of 1562-1598 - the Siege of Chartres. In this intense scene, Huguenot forces are seen besieging Chartres in February 1568, using artillery to breach the north wall. The assault launched on March 7th proved unsuccessful, leading sappers to work tirelessly to undermine the bastion forming part of the city's defenses.
The intricate engraving by Jacques Tortorel and Jean-Jacques Perrissin from their series on the Huguenot Wars provides a detailed glimpse into the military tactics and weaponry used during this tumultuous period in French history. From pikes and arquebuses to cannons and infantry troops, every element of warfare is depicted with precision.
As tensions escalate between Catholic and Protestant factions, each side fights fiercely for control over strategic locations like Chartres. The lifting of the siege upon signing the Peace of Longjumeau on March 23rd signifies a temporary respite in the conflict but foreshadows further bloodshed to come.
This historical artwork serves as a reminder of the religious strife that tore France apart during this turbulent era, showcasing both the destructive power of war and human resilience in times of adversity.
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