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Combat near Freiburg, 1643, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820), 1787 (coloured litho)
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Combat near Freiburg, 1643, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820), 1787 (coloured litho)
STC169723 Combat near Freiburg, 1643, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1787 (coloured litho) by Sergent-Marceau, Antoine Louis Francois (1751-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French victory at Freiburg 1644 under Louis II, 4th Prince de Bourbon, Prince de Conde (1621-86); defeated Bavarian army under General Franz von Mercy (c.1590-1645); ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25472122
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Batlefield Battlefiled Corpse Duc D Enghien Duc Denghien Firing Foot Soldier Fribourg Site Of Battle Thirty Years War 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Battle Field Brawl Brawling Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Fighting Conflict Seventeeth Century
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This photo print, titled "Combat near Freiburg, 1643" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret in 1787 and colored with lithography techniques, it beautifully captures the intensity of battle during the Thirty Years War. The scene depicts the French victory at Freiburg in 1644 under Louis II, the 4th Prince de Bourbon and Prince de Conde. The defeated Bavarian army, led by General Franz von Mercy, is shown engaging in fierce combat with their French counterparts. The battlefield is filled with firing muskets and foot soldiers locked in mortal combat. Amidst the chaos lies a haunting reminder of war's brutality - a fallen soldier lying lifeless on the ground. This image serves as a poignant symbol of sacrifice and loss that often accompanies such conflicts. The artist Antoine Louis Francois Sergent-Marceau skillfully recreates this historic event from his own perspective. Through his meticulous attention to detail and composition, he transports viewers back to this pivotal moment where two armies clash for supremacy. As we gaze upon this artwork from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are reminded of the courage displayed by those who fought on both sides of this battle. It stands as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity and offers us an opportunity to reflect on the consequences of armed conflict throughout history.
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