Lutzen Collection

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. 19th century (lithograph)
542497 Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. 19th century (lithograph); (add.info.: Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but)

General Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim (1594-1632) in the Battle of Lützen on Nov 16, 1632
General Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim (1594-1632) in the Battle of Lutzen on November 16, 1632. Private Collection

BATTLE OF LUTZEN 1632
BATTLE OF LUTZEN The Swedes defeat Wallenstein's imperial army, despite the death of their leader Gustavus Adolphus. Date: 16 November 1632

Gustavus Adolphus before the battle of Lutzen (gravure)
666213 Gustavus Adolphus before the battle of Lutzen (gravure) by Braun, Ludwig (1836-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus before the battle of Lutzen)

Gustavus Adolphus before Lutzen (engraving)
2813486 Gustavus Adolphus before Lutzen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus before Lutzen)

Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen (engraving)
966169 Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen)

At the battle of LUTZEN the French under Napoleon defeat the Allies under Wittgenstein Date: 2 May 1813

Russian troops go after the Battle of Lutzen back across the Elbe, 1813. Artist: Sauerweid
Russian troops go after the Battle of Lutzen back across the Elbe, 1813. From a private collection

Battle near Lutzen, 2 May 1813, (c1850). Artists: Francois-Louis Couche, Edme Bovinet
Battle near Lutzen, 2 May 1813, (c1850). With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy

Albrecht von Wallenstein at the Battle of Lutzen, 1632 (1913). Artist: Arthur C Michael
Albrecht von Wallenstein at the Battle of Lutzen, 1632 (1913). Through their ranks rode Wallenstein, drawn sword in hand. The Battle of Lutzen was an engagement in the Thirty Years War fought between

The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Austria, King of Prussia and Crown Prince of Sweden in the Great Square of Leipzig, October 18th 1813

The French retreat after the Battle of Leipzig, Germany, 19th October 1813. Artist
The French retreat after the Battle of Leipzig, Germany, 19th October 1813. The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig)

The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May, 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy

Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig in Germany, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) decided to intercept the enemy

Death Of Gustavus Adolphus, 1594-1632, King Of Sweden 1611-1632, At Battle Of Lutzen 1632. From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

KING GUSTAVUS II OF SWEDEN. King Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden before the Battle of Luetzen, 1632. Gravure, 1894, after a painting by Ludwig Braun

France militaire, Battle of Lutzen in 1813, 19th century engraving

Death of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at the Battle of Lutzen, southwest of Leipzig, Germany, 1632, Johann David Zunnern, 1701

GUSTAVUS II (1594-1632). Gustavus Adolphus. King of Sweden, 1611-1632. Troops bearing home the body of Gustavus after being killed in the Battle of Lutzen, 1632

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but, with an inexperienced army and a lack of cavalry, he was unable to pursue the enemy

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but, with an inexperienced army and a lack of cavalry, he was unable to pursue the enemy

Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) King of Sweden from 1611. In Thirty Years War (1618-1648) intervened on behalf of Protestants against Catholic League. Fatally wounded at Lutzen. Engraving

KING GUSTAVUS II OF SWEDEN. King Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden, praying before the Battle of L├╝tzen, 1632. Line engraving, American, early 20th century

BATTLE OF LUTZEN, 1632. The Battle of Lutzen, Germany, fought 16 November 1632. Line engraving, 1637

Moritz Lutzen, musical prodigy
Moritz Lutzen, a musical boy prodigy -- he composed, conducted and played the piano. His later career seemed to focus mainly on the composition of popular songs

Battle of Lutzen
At the indecisive battle of Lutzen, the Allies retire, giving Napoleon a nominal victory

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"Lutzen: A Historic Battlefield of Triumph and Tragedy" The Battle in 1632 marked a pivotal moment in history, as the Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus prepared to face his adversaries. Captured through engravings and gravures, we catch a glimpse of the determination etched on his face before this fateful clash. However, tragedy struck as Gustavus Adolphus met his untimely demise at Lutzen. The somber engravings depict the sorrowful end of a great leader who fought valiantly for his cause. Centuries later, another battle unfolded near Lutzen. In 1813, Napoleon's French forces clashed with the Allies led by Wittgenstein. This time it was the French who emerged victorious, leaving their mark on history once again. Russian troops retreated across the Elbe after this encounter, captured vividly by artist Sauerweid's brushstrokes. The aftermath of war is evident in these scenes - scars left upon both soldiers and landscapes alike. In 1815, Thomas Sutherland immortalized the Allied commanders at Leipzig following their defeat at Lutzen. Their faces reveal a mix of determination and resilience as they regrouped for future battles yet to come. As conflicts raged on during that era, Edme Bovinet's artwork brings us back to May 2nd, 1813 – capturing the intensity and chaos that engulfed those involved in the Battle of Lutzen. Napoleon himself stood amidst this turmoil; an iconic figure leading from within. His presence looms large over Bovinet's depiction – a testament to his strategic prowess even amidst adversity. Lutzen remains etched into history as more than just a name or location; it symbolizes valorous triumphs and heart-wrenching losses throughout different eras.