Defection of the Swiss pikemen at the arrival of the Imperials (Tapestry of the Battle of Pavia) - Van Orley and Dermoyen

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Defection of the Swiss pikemen at the arrival of the Imperials (Tapestry of the Battle of Pavia) - Van Orley and Dermoyen

Defection of the Swiss pikemen at the arrival of the Imperials (Tapestry of the Battle of Pavia) - Van Orley and Dermoyen

Description

The Swiss pikemen, fighting for Francis I, are attacked by imperial supplies! (Historically, it's been the lansquenets and arquebusiers instead...)

In the foreground on the right, the Swiss regimental leader, Jean de Diesbach, is about to be beheaded by a cavalryman from the imperial army.

History :

2. 5th tapestry in the series of 7.

Technical Data

Notice #025730

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