The Sack of Magdeburg by the Imperial troops under Tilly during the Thirty Years War on 20 May 1631

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"The Sack of Magdeburg by the Imperial troops under Tilly during the Thirty Years War on 20 May 1631" is a historical engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder, a notable Swiss-German engraver and publisher active in the early 17th century. This work graphically depicts the brutal and devastating event known as the Sack of Magdeburg, which occurred during the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that ravaged Europe from 1618 to 1648. On May 20, 1631, the forces of the Holy Roman Empire under the command of Count Tilly stormed the Protestant city of Magdeburg, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life.

Merian's engraving serves as a visual record of the atrocity and is characterized by its detailed representation of the chaos and violence that ensued during the siege. The artwork captures the horror of the sack with scenes of Imperial troops pillaging, buildings ablaze, and the civilian population subjected to unspeakable acts of violence. It is a poignant example of 17th-century printmaking that not only illustrates a historical event but also reflects the period's religious and political tensions.

Matthäus Merian the Elder was renowned for his detailed cityscapes and historical scenes, and his works were widely distributed, influencing public perception of events like the Sack of Magdeburg. The engraving is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical importance, providing contemporary and modern audiences with a visual narrative of one of the most infamous episodes of the Thirty Years' War.

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