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Battle of the Boyne, 1690 (line engraving)
5929635 Battle of the Boyne, 1690 (line engraving) by Wyck, Jan (1640-1700); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Battle of the Boyne, 1690.
Line engraving by John Hall, after Benjamin West, published by John Hall, William Woollett, 18 October 1781.
King James IIAs attempts to secure religious toleration for Roman Catholics, and the dismissal of Protestant officers from his Army, led a small group of Protestant statesmen amd Army officers to invite his son-in-law, William of Orange, to England. James fled and, in the A Glorious RevolutionA of 1688, a Protestant monarchy was reinstated under King William III and Queen Mary II.
The deposed king still had many supporters in Ireland. On 12 July 1690 (Modern Calendar; 1 July 1690 Old Style), his army met the forces of William III by the Boyne River near the town of Drogheda, about 50 km (32 miles) north of Dublin. Despite stiff resistance, WilliamAs forces eventually broke through the Jacobite centre and right, causing a general retreat. Although the Battle of the Boyne was later celebrated as a decisive victory for William, Jacobite casualties were comparatively light and the greater part of JamesAs army escaped.); eNational Army Museum; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22764888
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This print showcases the historic "Battle of the Boyne, 1690" a line engraving by Jan Wyck. The artwork is housed at the National Army Museum in London and depicts a pivotal moment in British history. The Battle of the Boyne took place on July 12,1690, near Drogheda, Ireland. It was a clash between King James II's Jacobite army and his son-in-law William of Orange's forces. This battle marked an important turning point known as the Glorious Revolution. King James II's attempts to secure religious toleration for Roman Catholics and dismiss Protestant officers from his army led to a small group of Protestant statesmen and army officers inviting William of Orange to England. As a result, James fled and William III along with Queen Mary II were reinstated as monarchs. In this intense scene captured by Benjamin West and engraved by John Hall, we witness William III leading his troops across the Boyne River against fierce resistance from Jacobite forces loyal to King James II. Despite initial challenges faced by William's forces, they eventually broke through the center and right flank of their opponents. While celebrated as a victory for William III, it is worth noting that casualties on both sides were relatively light compared to other battles. Nevertheless, this event played a crucial role in shaping British history towards Protestant monarchy under King William III and Queen Mary II. This print serves as an enduring reminder of this significant historical moment that forever altered the course of politics and religion in Britain.
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