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Allegory of the beginning of the Seven Years War. 1756-1763
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Allegory of the beginning of the Seven Years War. 1756-1763
Allegory of the beginning of the Seven Years War. 1756-1763. Maria Theresa and Frederick II playing chess with Mars, god of war, in the center. Copperplate engraving of the time
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Allegoric Allegorical Allegory Austria Beginning Chess Conflict Empress Frederick Habsburg Maria Mars Prussia Seven Theresa Therese Years
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This copperplate engraving depicts an allegory of the beginning of the Seven Years War (1756-1763) between Austria, represented by Empress Maria Theresa, and Prussia, symbolized by King Frederick II. The scene unfolds in a grand, ornate setting, with Mars, the Roman god of war, acting as the referee between the two monarchs. Maria Theresa, dressed in the Habsburg imperial robes, sits regally on her throne with a serious expression, her hand poised above a chess piece. Her opponent, Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, is shown in a similar pose, wearing the royal Prussian attire. The tension between the two rulers is palpable as they engage in a game of chess, a metaphor for the impending military conflict that would soon engulf Europe and its colonies. The allegory serves as a powerful reminder of the great empires of the 18th century and the complex web of political alliances and conflicts that characterized the modern age. The intricate details of the engraving, from the ornate furnishings to the expressive faces of the figures, transport us back to an era of grandeur and historical significance.
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