Orange startled horrific acts cavalry 1685 Orangen

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Orange startled horrific acts cavalry 1685 Orangen

Orange startled by horrific acts of the cavalry, 1685 Orangen was horribly acted by the Dragonders (title on object), Print on the top right: Third Volume Fol. 502, persecuted believers (hiding), e.g. Huguenots, Pilgrim Fathers, soldiers taking revenge, Orange, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1696, paper, etching, h 296 mm × w 367 mm

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1696 Cavalry Hiding Jan Luyken Orange Title Top Right Huguenots Mentioned Pilgrim Fathers

EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating print titled "Orange startled by horrific acts of the cavalry, 1685 Orangen was horribly acted by the Dragonders" transports us back to a tumultuous period in history. This powerful image, captured by Jan Luyken and printed in Amsterdam in 1696, depicts a scene filled with drama and tension. In this artwork, we witness persecuted believers seeking refuge from their oppressors. Huguenots and Pilgrim Fathers are among those hiding, desperately trying to evade capture. The soldiers depicted here are not mere enforcers of law but individuals consumed by revenge. Their actions are nothing short of horrifying as they unleash their aggression upon innocent civilians. At the center of it all stands Orange, whose expression reveals his shock and disbelief at the atrocities unfolding before him. The title on the object emphasizes that even someone as prominent as Orange is taken aback by these horrific acts committed under his watch. Jan Luyken's masterful etching technique brings this historical event to life on paper. The attention to detail is remarkable, allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in this chaotic scene. As we gaze upon this print from the Liszt Collection, we cannot help but be reminded of the dark chapters in our past when intolerance reigned supreme. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder that history must never be forgotten or repeated. It urges us to reflect on our actions today and strive for a world where persecution has no place – a world where compassion triumphs over cruelty.

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