RUPERTUS, O. u. SÄUBERLICH, OAntiquariat.de
Heldenmüthige Vertheidigung der Löwel-Bastey Heroic defense of Lowelbastei. Durch die Burger Wiens Gegen die Türken im Jahre 1683 By the citizens of Vienna against the Turks in 1683.
1837rif. 177872Vienna.: Gemälde. 1837. Lithograph 40.8 x 58.1 cm; 54.1 x 68.2 cm sheet two very small edge tears the sheet a little worn and spotted but a very good dark impression. Impressive engraving after an original painting by Leander Russ “Sturm der Türken auf die Löwelbastei 1683”. Russ accompanied the diplomat General Anton von Prokesch-Osten on a trip to the Middle East which had a profound influence on his work. The dramatic scene commemorates the 2nd Turkish siege of Vienna under the command of Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa the city defended by the forces of the Holy Roman Empire. The battle is considered to be the beginning of the long "Great Turkish War" 1683-1699 which was supposed to drive the Ottomans out of Central Europe. This item is held off-site. Please note there may be a few days delay while it is brought into our shop for viewing or mailing to you. Thank you for your understanding. . Gemälde unknown
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