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Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634 (engraving)
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Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634 (engraving)
3647484 Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Bavaria Bavarian Flag Civilians Holy Roman Empire Looting Pillage Pillaging Pleading Ransacking Thirty Years War Victims
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This engraving, titled "Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634" by Josef Mathias Trenkwald, offers a haunting glimpse into the aftermath of a brutal conflict. The scene depicts Imperial troops ruthlessly ransacking a town in Bavaria during the Thirty Years War. The image portrays the chaos and devastation that often accompany warfare. Houses burn in the background as soldiers systematically plunder homes and terrorize civilians. The victims are seen pleading for mercy amidst scenes of violence and destruction. Trenkwald's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical event to life, capturing both the desperation of those affected by war and the ruthless nature of combatants. This engraving was originally created as an illustration for Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held's publication "Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk" in 1880. Through this artwork, viewers are transported back to a tumultuous period in European history when nations clashed over religious ideologies and power struggles. It serves as a reminder of the horrors inflicted upon innocent people caught in conflicts beyond their control. As we reflect on this piece, it is crucial to remember not only the bravery displayed by soldiers but also acknowledge the immense suffering endured by civilians who became unwilling casualties of war.
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