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War of Religions: The city of Nimes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III
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War of Religions: The city of Nimes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III
LSE4095651 War of Religions: The city of NAmes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III) in 1576 - in " Collection of 39 figures representing the calamities of France from 1562 to 1586", Louis Perrin imprim. 1841 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War of Religions: The city of NAmes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III) in 1576 - in " Collection of 39 figures representing the calamities of France from 1562 to 1586", Louis Perrin imprim. 1841); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright
Media ID 23312944
© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
Gard 30 Henry Iii 3 1551 1589 Languedoc Roussillon War Of Religions
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This print captures a pivotal moment in French history, depicting the War of Religions and the siege of the city of Nimes by the Armee of the King, led by Henry III. The image is part of a collection titled "39 figures representing the calamities of France from 1562 to 1586" printed in 1841 by Louis Perrin. The scene depicted showcases the chaos and destruction that plagued France during this tumultuous period. The city walls are surrounded by soldiers, their banners fluttering in the wind as they lay siege to Nimes. Smoke rises from buildings set ablaze, symbolizing the devastation brought upon innocent civilians caught in between religious conflicts. The artist behind this masterpiece remains unknown, but their skillful engraving technique brings life to every detail captured on paper. From intricate architectural features to expressive facial expressions on both soldiers and citizens alike, each element tells a story within this larger narrative. This photograph was taken by Leonard de Selva and now resides in a private collection. It serves as a poignant reminder of France's turbulent past and stands as an important historical document for those interested in understanding how religion shaped society during this era.
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