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Francesco I d Este Approches the Camp of the Enemy Under the Pretext of Battle
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Francesco I d Este Approches the Camp of the Enemy Under the Pretext of Battle
Francesco I d Este Approches the Camp of the Enemy Under the Pretext of Battle, Although he Obtains their Surrender Without Battle, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659
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Arial View Barthelemy Fenis Bartolomeo Bartolomeo Fenice Bartolomeo Fenis Deste Deste Francesco I Domenico Domenico Gamberti Duke Duke Of Duke Of Modena Elevated View Encampment Fenice Fenice Bartolomeo Formation Francesco Deste Francesco I Francesco I Deste Francesco I Deste Duke Of Modena Gamberti Gamberti Domenico Lidea Di Un Principe Ed Eroe Cristiano Metr Modena Modena Duke Of Strategy Surrender Surrendering Tactics
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The captivating print titled "Francesco I d Este Approaches the Camp of the Enemy Under the Pretext of Battle" takes us back to the 17th century, offering an aerial view of a significant historical event. The image, captured by Bartolomeo Fenice, showcases the baroque era in all its grandeur. In this remarkable scene, Francesco I d Este, Duke of Modena and Reggio VIII, demonstrates his strategic brilliance as he cunningly approaches the enemy camp under the guise of battle. However, much to everyone's surprise, he manages to secure their surrender without engaging in combat. This clever military tactic is beautifully depicted through Fenice's etching. The composition highlights not only Francesco I d Este but also a group of men surrounding him. Dressed in regal attire and exuding authority and power, they represent royalty at its finest. The landscape serves as a picturesque backdrop for this historic encounter. As we delve into this piece from Heritage Images' collection, we are transported to a time when warfare was not solely reliant on brute force but also on intellect and strategy. It reminds us that victory can be achieved through diplomacy and calculated maneuvers rather than sheer aggression. Displayed proudly in museums worldwide like The Met Museum with other works from Bartolomeo Fenice's series "L'Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano" this print stands as a testament to Italy's rich heritage and its contribution to military history.
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