Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie

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Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie

536040 Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa (Zaragoza) 16 June - 13 August 1808. Engraving after David Wilkie; (add.info.: Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa, encouraging fellow citizens to re-man battery and resume firing on French beseigers under General Lefebre.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38454030

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1808 Aragon Aragon (region) Aragona Aragonese August Augustin Battery Brigadier Captain (military) Citizens Colonel Corporal David Encouraging Fellow Firing June Lieutenant Major Maria Military Officer Napoleonic Private Province Of Saragossa Saragossa Sergeant Siege Wars Zaragoza Zaragoza Province

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This powerful engraving captures the intense and heroic spirit of the Pensinular War: Siege of Saragossa in 1808. The scene depicts Maria Augustin, Maid of Saragossa, fearlessly encouraging her fellow citizens to re-man the battery and resume firing on the French besiegers under General Lefebre. The determination and bravery displayed by Maria Augustin and her compatriots in the face of overwhelming odds is truly inspiring. The artist, David Wilkie, has masterfully captured the tension and drama of this historic moment in vivid detail. From the expressions of grim determination on the faces of the defenders to the smoke-filled battlefield in the background, every element of this print conveys a sense of urgency and defiance. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a time when ordinary men and women rose up against tyranny with unwavering courage. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is always hope for victory if we stand together and fight for what is right. This engraving is not just a work of art; it is a testament to the indomitable human spirit that refuses to be crushed by adversity. It reminds us that history is filled with stories of ordinary people who became heroes through their extraordinary acts of valor.

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