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Suleiman the Magnificent Forced to Raise the Siege of Vienna
Suleiman the Magnificent Forced to Raise the Siege of Vienna is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Dirck Volckertz Coornhert. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: V; lower right in plate [in shield]: M. Inventor. DVG fe.; by later hand, verso upper right, in graphite: 4152; by later hand, verso lower left, in graphite: a61479
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Overview
Suleiman the Magnificent Forced to Raise the Siege of Vienna is a print created by Dirck Volckertz Coornhert in 1555, combining engraving and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic battle scene, with a crowned rider on horseback at its center, surrounded by soldiers and a burning city in the background, referencing the historical event of the Ottoman siege of Vienna.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases intricate details, such as ornate armor and shields, achieved through the artist's skilled use of engraving and etching to create a dense, dramatic composition.
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