Henri II 1519-59 receives the keys of Metz, Toul and Verdun 1552, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret fl.1790-1820, 1790

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"Henri II 1519-59 receives the keys of Metz, Toul and Verdun 1552, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret fl.1790-1820, 1790" is a historical engraving by French artist Jean Baptiste Morret, based on a work by Jacques François Joseph Swebach, an 18th-century French painter and engraver. The engraving commemorates a significant event in the reign of King Henry II of France, where he was presented with the keys to the cities of Metz, Toul, and Verdun in 1552. These cities, located in the Lorraine region, were strategically important and their acquisition represented a notable expansion of French territory during the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that involved most of the major states of Western Europe.

The artwork captures the moment of the ceremonial transfer of the keys, symbolizing the cities' submission and loyalty to the French crown. The composition likely portrays King Henry II in a dignified manner, surrounded by his courtiers and the city officials, emphasizing the gravity of the occasion and the king's authority.

Jean Baptiste Morret, active from the late 18th to the early 19th century, was known for his engravings that often depicted historical scenes and events. His work on this piece would have involved translating Swebach's original painting into a detailed engraving, a process that required meticulous craftsmanship to capture the nuances of the original artwork.

Jacques François Joseph Swebach, also known as Swebach-Desfontaines, was a prolific artist whose oeuvre included battle scenes, landscapes, and genre paintings. His attention to detail and ability to convey historical narratives through his art made his works popular subjects for engravings, which were widely distributed and collected during his time.

The engraving serves not only as a work of art but also as a historical document, reflecting the artistic and cultural values of the period as well as the political significance of the event it depicts. It is an example of how art and history intertwine, providing insight into the past and the ways in which it was recorded and remembered.

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