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Siege of a city by the Imperials, maybe the siege of Megdeburg in 1631, c
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Siege of a city by the Imperials, maybe the siege of Megdeburg in 1631, c
XIR387353 Siege of a city by the Imperials, maybe the siege of Megdeburg in 1631, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Molenaer, Pieter (1602-54); 47.1x77.4 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Siege d une ville par les impriaux (ils agirait peut-etre du siege de Magdeburg en 1631); the Sack of Magdeburg refers to the siege and subsequent plundering of Magdeburg by the army of the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years War; ); Dutch, out of copyright
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Defending Defense Encampment Fighters Rampage Ransack Tents Flames
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This print depicts the intense and chaotic scene of a city under siege by Imperial forces, possibly the infamous Siege of Magdeburg in 1631. Painted by Pieter Molenaer in the mid-17th century, this oil on canvas artwork measures 47.1x77.4 cm and is currently housed at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Orleans, France. The painting vividly portrays the horrors of war as male soldiers engage in fierce combat amidst a backdrop of burning buildings and billowing flames. The air is thick with tension as defenders valiantly attempt to ward off their attackers while mounted horsemen charge through the chaos. Flags flutter proudly above both sides, symbolizing their unwavering determination to either conquer or defend. Tents dotting the landscape indicate an encampment nearby where troops prepare for battle or rest between skirmishes. This image captures a pivotal moment during the Thirty Years War when Magdeburg fell victim to ruthless plundering by Holy Roman Empire forces. The artist's attention to detail allows viewers to witness firsthand the rampage and ransacking that ensued within these besieged walls. Molenaer's skillful brushwork brings life to this historical event, reminding us of humanity's capacity for destruction even amidst great works of art like this one.
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