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The rain puts the archers of the army of the French king Philip VI dit Philippe de Valois
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The rain puts the archers of the army of the French king Philip VI dit Philippe de Valois
XEE4191113 The rain puts the archers of the army of the French king Philip VI dit Philippe de Valois (1293-1350) out of battle by wetting the ropes of the bows during the Battle of Crecy in 1346 at the beginning of the Hundred Years War. Illustration of Job (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray and Breville) (Jacques-Marie) (1858-1931) for the book " Les grands mots historiques du pays de France" 1915. Privee Collection. by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rain puts the archers of the army of the French king Philip VI dit Philippe de Valois (1293-1350) out of battle by wetting the ropes of the bows during the Battle of Crecy in 1346 at the beginning of the Hundred Years War. Illustration of Job (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray and Breville) (Jacques-Marie) (1858-1931) for the book " Les grands mots historiques du pays de France" 1915. Privee Collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the Battle of Crecy in 1346, at the dawn of the Hundred Years War. The image portrays a crucial moment when the rain unexpectedly disrupts the archers of King Philip VI's army. As droplets fall from darkened skies, they soak and weaken the ropes of their bows, rendering them useless for battle. The artist behind this evocative illustration is Job, also known as Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville (1858-1931). His work was featured in the book "Les grands mots historiques du pays de France" published in 1915. This particular piece captures not only a historical event but also showcases Job's talent for storytelling through art. Through careful attention to detail and skillful brushstrokes, Job transports us to that fateful day on the battlefield. We can almost feel the tension and frustration among these French archers as they struggle with their waterlogged weapons while facing an imminent clash with their English adversaries. This stunning print is part of a private collection by Stefano Bianchetti and serves as a testament to both historical significance and artistic mastery. It reminds us that even amidst war's chaos, nature has its own role to play – sometimes altering outcomes with something as simple yet powerful as raindrops on bowstrings.
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