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Francesco Morosini Bombarding the Parthenon, illustration from Hutchinson
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Francesco Morosini Bombarding the Parthenon, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322143 Francesco Morosini Bombarding the Parthenon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Peddie, Thomas (1808-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco Morosini (1619-94) was the Doge of Venice from 1688-94, at the height of the Great Turkish War; Captain-General of the Venetian forces; during the siege of Athens in 1687, his artillery turned the Parthenon from a functioning building to a simple ruin, and he personally oversaw the looting of many of the surviving sculptures; ); British, out of copyright
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The captivating print titled "Francesco Morosini Bombarding the Parthenon" takes us back in time to a moment of historical significance. The illustration, taken from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, depicts an intense scene during the Great Turkish War. At its center stands Francesco Morosini, the Doge of Venice from 1688-94 and Captain-General of the Venetian forces. Amidst chaos and cannon fire, Morosini's cavalry charges forward while his artillery bombards the iconic Parthenon in Athens. This once majestic structure is reduced to ruins as smoke billows into the sky. It is a haunting reminder of war's destructive power. Not only did Morosini oversee this devastating assault on one of Greece's most treasured landmarks, but he also personally supervised the looting of surviving sculptures within its walls. This act further adds to his controversial legacy. The image captures both the brutality and grandeur associated with warfare. Horses gallop through clouds of dust, soldiers fight valiantly amidst exploding cannons, and chaos reigns supreme on this battlefield. This historic engraving serves as a testament to human conflict and its impact on cultural heritage. It reminds us that even great works of art are not immune to destruction at times when nations clash for power or dominance. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by Thomas Peddie, we are reminded that history is filled with moments both glorious and tragic – moments that shape our world today.
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