Verovering van Schellenberg, 1704 1712 - 1715

Johann August Corvinus created this print, titled "Verovering van Schellenberg, 1704", around that same year. It depicts the Battle of Schellenberg, a key moment in the War of the Spanish Succession, a conflict which redrew the map of Europe and its colonial powers. Prints like these served as both historical records and propaganda, shaping public opinion about war. Consider the artist's own position: how might his identity and the cultural context have influenced his representation of this battle? Notice the framing of the central image by allegorical figures and text. This elaborate presentation elevates the event, lending it an air of importance and legitimizing the victors' narrative. How does this framing influence your perception of the battle? Does it glorify or critique the violence depicted? Reflect on how historical events are remembered and represented. "Verovering van Schellenberg, 1704" invites us to consider the power dynamics inherent in the creation and dissemination of historical narratives, and who gets to control those narratives.