Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4631805
Area
Prints / graphics
Title
Illustris Dux Farnesio de sanguine PARMA
Artist
Year
1616
Print run
Signed
Dimensions
12,3 x 17,3
Details

Engraving of the siege of Kerpen near Gullik (Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia) by the troops of Farnese on January 15, 1579. After the capture of the city, the leader of the defenders, Biel, is hanged together with others. Biel's body hangs in front of the castle's firing, on the bridge to the castle. Copper engraving, published in the famous book by Willem Baudartius (1565-1640) 'Les Guerres De Nassau, (...)', Amsterdam, Michel Colin de Thovoyon, 1616.

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