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The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273147 The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: built in 1535 for William Paulet (c.1483-1572) 1st Marquess of Winchester; during the English Civil War it belonged to John Paulet, 5th Marquis and was besieged 3 times by the Parliamentary troops; ); Czech, out of copyright
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Battered Civil War Defensive Fortifications Fortified Grounds Royalists Walls
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The Siege of Basing House, 1645 - A Glimpse into the Turbulent English Civil War
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. This print captures a historic moment in time - "The Siege of Basing House, 1645". The engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar takes us back to a tumultuous period during the English Civil War. Basing House, built in 1535 for William Paulet, stands proudly amidst its fortified grounds. However, it became a battleground when it fell under the control of John Paulet, the 5th Marquis. The Parliamentary troops laid siege to this royalist stronghold not once but thrice. In this image, we witness the aftermath of one such attack. The architecture is battered and destroyed; walls lay crumbled as towers stand defiantly against an ominous landscape. This scene showcases both the defensive strength and vulnerability of Basing House. Hollar's detailed engraving transports us back in time as we imagine the chaos that unfolded within these very walls. It serves as a reminder of how conflicts can leave lasting scars on even grand palaces like Basing House. This powerful photograph print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate both the artistic skill behind Hollar's work and gain insight into an important chapter in history - one where loyalty was tested and fortifications were put to their ultimate test at Basing House during the English Civil War.
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