Caption

Widukind and Charlemagne. Composition enclosed in a double linear frame. Depiction of Widukind surrendering to Charlemagne. Charlemagne tried to subjugate the Saxons and impose Christianity on them by force; in 782 an uprising led by Widukind broke out and fighting flared up again. After the victorious Battle of Verdun in October 782, to discourage further resistance Charles ordered the execution of 4,500 Saxon prisoners. Widukind surrendered to the king in 785. Illustration for Cesar Cantu, Universal History (Polish translation by Leon Rogalski), published 1853–1857. Graphic print, steel engraving, German hand, matrices imported for the edition. Plate from an album, height 13.6 cm, width 9.1 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_084

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Rights managed

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69.8Mb (7.5Mb) / 13.6in x 20.0in / 4066 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Widukind Charlemagne Composition enclosed double linear frame Depiction Widukind surrendering Charlemagne tried subjugate Saxons impose Christianity them force 782 uprising led Widukind broke fighting flared up again victorious Battle Verdun October 782 discourage further resistance Charles ordered execution 4 500 Saxon prisoners Widukind surrendered king 785 Illustration Cesar Cantu Universal History Polish translation Leon Rogalski published 1853–1857 Graphic print steel engraving German hand matrices imported edition Plate album height 13.6 cm width 9.1 cm detailed black- -white engraving central scene framed rectangular border group people gathered two men foreground man stands low step wearing tunic cloak crown- headpiece holding long staff sword another man kneels wearing fur-trimmed clothing boots several figures armor helmets holding spears banners wearing cloaks head coverings Architectural elements include column decorative capital archway right building facades background image mounted larger off-white light beige paper spots foxing wider beige border surrounding mounted print visible colors black white beige light brown.