Spotprent op de nederlaag van Frederik van Bohemen in de slag op de Witte Berg bij Praag, 1620 1621
anonymous
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pen drawing
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pen illustration
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This anonymous print, created in 1621, depicts the defeat of Frederick V of Bohemia at the Battle of White Mountain in 1620. The scene is a satirical representation of the battle's aftermath, with the defeated Frederick being trampled under the wings of the victorious Habsburg eagle, symbolized by a two-headed eagle. The print is full of symbolic details, highlighting the Habsburg triumph. The print is a historical document, showcasing the visual culture and propaganda of the time. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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