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Defeat at the Gete: The Habsburg Triumph over Orange in 1568, Published in 1632
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Very old and interesting engraving of the Eighty Years' War.
The Battle of Jodoigne (or the Battle of the River Gete), which was a clash that occurred on October 20, 1568, during the early stages of the Eighty Years' War. It features the royal Habsburg army commanded by the Duke of Alba defeating the Protestant rebel army led by William of Orange. This defeat forced William of Orange to abandon his plans of invading the Habsburg Netherlands.
The print is attributed to the artist Johann Wilhelm Baur and was published by Franciscus Corbelletti in Rome, dated 1632. It served as an illustration in Famiano Strada's "De bello Belgico."
The Latin text above the scene provides a legend to the print, explaining various components of the battle as depicted:
Battle at the Gete River under Governor Alba. 1560.
A. Tillemons, a city of Brabant.
B. The Gete River.
C. Part of Orange's army having already crossed the river.
D. Part of Orange's army crossing the river.
E. The rear guard of Orange's army, engaging with the Spaniards on the bank.
F. The vanguard of the Spanish army.
G. Iouernalius, commander of Orange's legion, arranging the battle.
H. Chiap. Vitellius pulling out the standard from the bearer's hand.
I. Frederick, son of Alba, having gained the hill, having driven the enemies from there.
K. Reinforcements from Alba. L. Louernalius captured.
L. Count Hochstratanus wounded, and a little later died.
N. Alba pursues his men to chase the enemy.
O. Some of Orange's men surviving the battle.
P. A tower set on fire by the Spaniards.
Q. The legion of Gauls joining Orange's side.
This translation provides insight into various tactical positions and movements during the battle as the forces of William of Orange faced off against the army of the Duke of Alba.
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.7 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1630-1639
- Date of Manufacture:1632
- Condition:Good, given age. General age-related toning, creasing and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Middle fold line as issued, slightly brownish. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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