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German Landsknechts looting Rome, 1527 (engraving)
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German Landsknechts looting Rome, 1527 (engraving)
3647411 German Landsknechts looting Rome, 1527 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Landsknechts looting Rome, 1527. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23147160
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Castel Sant Angelo Italian Wars Looters Looting Mercenaries Mercenary Plundering Sack Of Rome Sacking 16 16th Xvi Xvith Sixteenth Century
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This engraving, titled "German Landsknechts looting Rome, 1527" takes us back to a tumultuous period in history. Created by Hermann Vogel in the late 19th century, this print depicts a scene from the Italian Wars when German mercenaries known as Landsknechts pillaged the city of Rome. Intriguingly detailed and digitally cleaned, this image showcases the chaos and destruction that unfolded during this infamous event. The landsknechts are shown ransacking buildings and plundering valuables while chaos reigns supreme. The historical significance of this moment is not lost; it marks a turning point in European history as well as highlighting the brutality of warfare during that era. The engraving captures the essence of conflict between nations, with German soldiers representing their homeland's military might against Italy's resistance. It serves as a reminder of how war can bring out both heroism and savagery within individuals. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported to an era where power struggles dominated Europe. It reminds us that history is filled with moments like these – ones that shape our present-day world. This print allows us to reflect on human nature and its capacity for violence but also offers an opportunity to appreciate art's ability to preserve these significant events for generations to come.
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