Title

Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, 778

Caption

Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in the Pyrenees in 778. Before dying, he blew into his ivory horn to call Charlemagne.

Illustration by Job published in the book "Allons, Enfants de la Patrie !..." by Jean Richepin. Published by A. Mame et fils in 1920.

Info+

Jacques Onfroy de Bréville, known as Job (1858-1931)

Date

1920

Credit line

Photo12

Reference

COM24A00_138

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

56,4Mb (2,7Mb) / 13,3in x 16,5in / 3976 x 4961 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Drawing France French 20th century 1920s 20th century History of France Event Character Hero Franks Army Dead Massacre Defeat Roncesvalles Pass Mountains Pyrenees Calling Signal Horn Vascons Saracens Battle Wounded Sword Durandal Myth Tale Ambush Basques Vasconia 8th century Patriotism