Dissegno Dell'assedio della Real fortezza di Breme...
| Reference: | S41727 |
| Author | Bernardino Bassano |
| Year: | 1638 |
| Zone: | Breme |
| Measures: | 360 x 270 mm |
| Reference: | S41727 |
| Author | Bernardino Bassano |
| Year: | 1638 |
| Zone: | Breme |
| Measures: | 360 x 270 mm |
Description
DISSEGNO Dell’ assedio della Real fortezza di BREME Fabricata da Francesi sopra la rive del fiume Pò ne’ confini del Stato di Milano postoui la notte di Venerdi 12 di Marzo 1638. dall’ Armi Cattoliche...
Etching, signed on plate by Bernardino Bassano.
A high oblique view of Breme, besieged by the Spanish, commanded by Diego Felipez de Guzmán, 1st Marquis of Leganés (1580-1655), Governor of Milan and taken on 26 March 1636. Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659). Oriented with north to top.
The fortress of Breme covered Cazal and Vercelle and also defended both Monferrat and Piedmont. The French sent Charles II de Créquy (1575-17 March 1638) Duke of Lesdiguieres to the aid of the fortress but he was killed while approaching it.
Very rare.
Bibliografia
McDonald (2019): p. 727, n. 3028.
Literature
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McDonald (2019): p. 727, n. 3028.
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Bernardino Bassano
Literature
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McDonald (2019): p. 727, n. 3028.
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Bernardino Bassano