Gevangename van Frans I tijdens de slag van Pavia, 1525
Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert
1555 - 1556
Medium
etching
Dimensions
155; 232
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Gevangename van I tijdens de slag van, 1525** is a compelling etching by Dirck Volertsz. Coornhert, a leading Dutch printmaker of the Northern Renaissance, created around 1555–1556. Measuring just 155 × 232 mm, this work captures the dramatic aftermath of the 1525 Battle of Pavia focusing on the captured French King Francis I and his entourage. Coornhert, known for his precise line work and collaboration with Antwerp publishers like Hieronymus Cock excelled in historical scenes that brought pivotal events to life through print. The Battle of Pavia marked a turning point in the Italian Wars,...