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The Surrender of Julich, 1634-5 (oil on canvas)
3247830 The Surrender of JAOElich, 1634-5 (oil on canvas) by Leonardo, Jusepe or Jose (de Chavier)(c.1605-1656); 307x381 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: After five months of siege during the Palatinate Campaign of the Thirty Years War, the Spanish army under Ambrosio Spinola (1569-1630) took the Dutch-occupied fortress of JAOElich on 3rd February 1622. Here General Ambrosio de Spinola receives the keys of the Rhenish city from its governor, Frederick Pithan.
Part of the Thirty Years war, at the end of the Eighty years war, an armed revolt under the leadership of Protestant William of Orange when the Dutch struggled to gain independence from Spanish rule under the Catholic Philip II.); Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 18259415
© Prado, Madrid, Spain / Bridgeman Images
30 Years War 80 Years Battleground Besieged Capitulation Defeat Dutch Revolt Eighty Years Fort Fortifications Fortified Garrison Humble Humility Mounted Philip Ii Protestant Revolt Siege Submission Surrender Thirty Years War War Of Independence Westphalia William Of Orange Ambrogio Spinola Ambrosio Spinola Genuflection Julich Spinola
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The Surrender of Julich, 1634-5
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is a captivating oil painting that captures a significant moment in history during the Thirty Years War. Painted by Leonardo, Jusepe or Jose de Chavier, this masterpiece measures an impressive 307x381 cm and can be found at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The scene depicted in the painting showcases the culmination of a five-month siege led by General Ambrosio Spinola. On February 3rd, 1622, after relentless warfare and struggle for independence from Spanish rule under Philip II, Spinola's Spanish army successfully took control of the Dutch-occupied fortress of Julich. In this powerful image, we witness General Spinola receiving the keys to the Rhenish city from its governor Frederick Pithan. The painting beautifully portrays themes of humility and defeat as soldiers kneel before their conqueror on horseback. The landscape surrounding them reflects both fortifications and destruction caused by battle. This historical event marked an important turning point in European history as it signaled not only victory for Spain but also highlighted religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics. "The Surrender of Julich" serves as a reminder of war's impact on nations and individuals alike. It immortalizes moments when power dynamics shift and empires rise or fall. Through this artwork, viewers are transported back to a time when political struggles shaped Europe's destiny while contemplating themes such as submission, bravery, and resilience amidst chaos.
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