Crisse Collection

Gallic Wars - Titus Labienus hatches a trap
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Titus Labienus hatches a trap to get the Treveri to cross the river before his troops, attacking them later. Engraving

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Ambiorix, leader of the Eburons tribe, joins the Hainaut and Namur tribes, attacks the camp of Quintus Tullius Cicero and sets fire to it. Engraving

Quintus Titurius Sabinus and Arunculcius Cotta are attacked
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Quintus Titurius Sabinus and Arunculcius Cotta, attacked by Ambiorix, forming their troops in a circle. Engraving

Caesar disembarked in Britain (54 BC), placing his ships on dry ground within his camp. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar attacks the Germanic camp
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar led his troops across the Rhine in 55 BC for a punitive expedition against the Germanic tribes

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 B.C. Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC). Confrontation between Julius Caesar's legions

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). The battle of the Aisne (57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 BC. The battle of the Aisne (57 BC). The Belgic tribes cross the Aisne River through the right

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of Vosges (58 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). First campaign against the Germanic tribes (58 BC). Battle of Vosges (58 BC). Combat between the Germanic tribe of the Suebi under the command of Ariovistus against six

Gallic Wars - Ariovistus, Suebi leader, deploys his cavalry
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). First campaign against the Germanic tribes (58 BC). Ariovistus, the Suebi leader, deploys his cavalry

Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). Defeat of the Helvetii and pursuit of Caesar. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires by Count Turpin de Crisse

Caesar's position to receive the Helvetii
Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). Caesar's position to receive the Helvetii advancing towards him. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques

Defeat of a quarter of the Swiss in the Saone pass
Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). Defeat of a quarter of the Helvetii in the Saone pass. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires

Gallic Wars. The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Campaign against the Helvetii (58 BC). The Helvetii's attempt to cross the Rhine and Caesar's entrenchments. Engraving

Dedication page to the King. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires, by Count Turpin de Crisse. Volume I. Published in Montargis and sold in Paris, 1785

Commentaires de Cesar by Count Turpin de Crisse Volume I
Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires, by Count Turpin de Crisse. Volume I. Published in Montargis and sold in Paris, 1785

Lancelot Turpin de Crisse (1716-1793). French military
Lancelot Turpin de Crisse (Compte Turpin de Crisse) (1716-1793). French military and writer. Portrait. Engraving by Picquenot

Naples: Vesuvius. Lancelot Theodore comte de Turpin de Crisse (1782-1859) French painter. View from fort with soldiers across to Mount Vesuvius which is gently smoking. Italy Volcano

Washerwomen Outside the Temple of the Sibyl, Tivoli, 1831 Oil on canvas. Lancelot Theodore comte de Turpin de Crisse (1782-1859) French painter. Laundresss cottage in the ruins of the circular Temple

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"Crisse: A Chronicle of Triumph and Tragedy in the Gallic Wars" In the midst of the Gallic Wars, a series of epic battles unfolded, each leaving an indelible mark on history. From Titus Labienus hatching a trap to Ambiorix's cunning leadership, from Quintus Titurius Sabinus and Arunculcius Cotta facing relentless attacks to Caesar's audacious disembarkation in Britain - these events shaped the course of ancient warfare. Caesar, driven by his insatiable ambition, launched an assault on the Germanic camp with unparalleled ferocity. The clash was fierce as warriors clashed swords and shields echoed with thunderous roars. Yet amidst this chaos emerged moments of valor that would be etched forever in memory. The Battle of the Sambre saw brave soldiers fighting for their lives, their unwavering determination pushing them forward against all odds. And when Caesar faced off against Ariovistus' Suebi cavalry at Vosges, it was a spectacle like no other - horses charging through dust-filled air while spears pierced armor. But perhaps one of the most significant campaigns was against the Helvetii. As Caesar positioned himself strategically to receive them, he unleashed his military might upon them. In a fateful encounter at Saone pass, a quarter of Swiss forces were defeated - marking both triumph and tragedy simultaneously. Through these tumultuous times in history known as Crisse or "the crisis, " bravery mingled with despair; victory entwined with loss. The Gallic Wars were not merely battles fought for conquest but also tales that showcased human resilience and sacrifice. As we look back upon those turbulent years where empires clashed and destinies intertwined, let us remember those who fought valiantly - their names may have been forgotten by time itself but their spirit lives on within these chronicles.