Francesco d'Este Leads the French Army After the Difficult Resolution of Cremona without Losing Men or Belongings due to the Duke's Prudence and Corageous Strength, from L'Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d'Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...] 1659

This etching by Bartolomeo Fenice, titled “Francesco d'Este Leads the French Army After the Difficult Resolution of Cremona without Losing Men or Belongings due to the Duke’s Prudence and Courageous Strength,” depicts a scene of military prowess. The print, created in 1659, showcases Francesco d'Este, Duke of Modena, leading a French army, with soldiers marching towards the right and engaging in battle in the distance. Fenice’s etching, part of a larger work, emphasizes the Duke’s military leadership, demonstrating his bravery and strategic skills. The detailed depiction of the scene provides a glimpse into military tactics and the grandeur of 17th-century warfare.