Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Poland


Bitwa Pod Orsza


This card shows the painting the Battle of Orsha (circa 1524-1530) attributed to the German Renaissance artist Hans Krell.  The battle, fought in present-day Orsha, Belarus, took place on September 8, 1514.  

The painting is housed in the National Museum in Warsaw and a clearer photo of it can be seen at this page.

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