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Original fileA dynamic battle scene capturing the chaos of a 16th-century cavalry engagement, with armored soldiers clashing amid a forest of lances. In the center-right, Giovanni de' Medici is depicted on a rearing horse, commanding his troops as they break through an enemy ambush. The background features a wide landscape with military encampments and a fortified city in the distance.
Johannes Medices Parmensi bello cum nocturno tempore Vicum oppidum adoreri vellet magnum hostium numerum se ex insidiis circumfluentem, reprimit, fugat, prosternit. 2 Johannes Stradanus inuent. Philippus Galle excud.
Translation
Giovanni de' Medici, wishing to attack the town of Vico during the night in the Parmesan war, repels, puts to flight, and strikes down a great number of enemies surrounding him from an ambush. 2 Giovanni Stradano invented it. Philippus Galle published it.
Object
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
height 222 mm x width 297 mm
portrait
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