German robbers during the Peasants War
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German robbers during the Peasants War
A chaotic scene during the Peasants War showing a group of German robbers, some preparing for their next attack whilst others count the loot from a previous haul.
1530s
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a chaotic moment during the Peasants War in Germany, in the 1530s. A group of robbers, dressed in tattered clothing and armed with swords and shields, prepare for their next attack, while others count the spoils of their previous looting ventures. The 16th century was a time of social and political upheaval in Germany, with peasants and artisans rising up against the ruling classes in a series of violent protests known as the Peasants War. In this scene, the robbers, often referred to as 'bandits' or 'thieves,' are taking advantage of the chaos to plunder the wealth of the nobility. The coins and other valuables scattered on the table before them are the tangible evidence of their success. The robbers' faces are etched with a mix of determination and greed, as they ready themselves for the next assault. The scene is one of disorder and lawlessness, reflecting the turbulent times in which they lived. The Peasants War ended in 1535, but the memory of the robbers and their exploits lived on, becoming a symbol of resistance against the established order.
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