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The Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, between Kings James II and William III, 12 July 1690, 1690-1733. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
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The Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, between Kings James II and William III, 12 July 1690, 1690-1733. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
The Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, between Kings James II and William III, 12 July 1690, 1690-1733
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Battle Of The Boyne Duke Of York Eire Ireland James Ii And Vii James Ii King Of England And Ireland James Ii Of England James Stuart James Vii Of Scotland Jan Van Huchtenburg Johann Huchtenburg King Billy King James Ii King James Ii Of England King William Iii Kings Prince Of Orange Prince William Iii Of Orange Nassau Prince William Of Orange Riders Stuart James Willem Iii William Iii King Of England William Iii Of England William Of Orange William Stuart Battlefield
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The Battle of the Boyne," painted by Jan van Huchtenburg (1673-1749) between 1690 and 1733, is a captivating oil on canvas depiction of a pivotal moment in Irish and European history. The scene unfolds on the plains of the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland, on July 12, 1690, where the forces of King James II of England, Scotland, and Ireland (James II and VII, 1633-1701), represented by the Duke of York on horseback, clash with those of his rival, Prince William III of Orange-Nassau (William III, 1650-1702), later King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This Baroque masterpiece, with its rich colors and dynamic composition, captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield. Soldiers on horseback engage in fierce combat, their weapons raised, while others urge their horses forward, their faces etched with determination. The Dutch-born artist, who was active in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries, masterfully conveys the raw emotion and energy of the scene. The Battle of the Boyne was a significant turning point in the War of the Grand Alliance, which pitted the forces of the Catholic King James II against those of the Protestant Prince William III. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the latter, securing his claim to the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones and effectively marking the end of the Stuart dynasty in Britain. This painting is a testament to the historical significance of the event and the artistic skill of its creator, Jan van Huchtenburg. It is now part of the esteemed collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a treasure of European heritage art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers.
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