Soldiers armed with guns in a vessel with cannons, from the Berner Chronik, by Diebold Schilling the Elder c.1445-85 1483
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About Reproduction
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Painting Description
"Soldiers armed with guns in a vessel with cannons, from the Berner Chronik" is an illustration found within the Berner Chronik, a 15th-century chronicle of the history of Bern and the Swiss Confederation, authored by Diebold Schilling the Elder. The artwork, attributed to an anonymous artist and dated circa 1483, depicts a military scene reflective of the period's martial practices and technologies. The illustration is significant for its historical representation of early gunpowder weaponry and naval artillery, which were transformative in the conduct of warfare during the late medieval period.
The Berner Chronik, also known as the "Grosse Burgunderchronik," is a richly illustrated manuscript that provides a narrative of the Burgundian Wars, among other historical events, and offers insights into the political, social, and military life of the time. The image in question captures a moment of military preparedness, with soldiers equipped with early firearms aboard a vessel outfitted with cannons, emphasizing the evolution of armed conflict and the increasing importance of gunpowder technology in European warfare.
This particular illustration is one of many within the chronicle that serves as a valuable primary source for historians and art historians alike, offering a visual account of the era's material culture. The anonymous artist's work contributes to our understanding of the late medieval period's artistic conventions and the dissemination of military innovations. The Berner Chronik, including this illustration, is preserved in the Burgerbibliothek of Bern, Switzerland, where it remains an important artifact of Swiss heritage and medieval historiography.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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