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MADRAZO, Jos頨1781-1859). Assault of Montefr�
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MADRAZO, Jos頨1781-1859). Assault of Montefr�
MADRAZO, Jos頨 1781-1859). Assault of Montefr� by the Gran Capitᮮ 1838. SPAIN. Segovia. Alcazar (castle). Episode of he War of Granada (26th June 1488). Detail. Oil on canvas
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26th Alcazar Assault Episode Gran Granada Madrazo Segovia Up Right
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Assault of Montefrío by the Gran Capitán" by the renowned Spanish artist Josè Madrazo y Agudo (1781-1859), depicts a pivotal moment during the War of Granada on June 26, 1488. The scene unfolds at the Alcazar of Segovia, with the Gran Capitán, a key military leader under the command of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, leading his troops in a courageous assault against the Moorish defenders. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring the historic event to life, as the uprising soldiers, dressed in armor and wielding weapons, charge forward with determination and resolve. The vertical composition of the painting emphasizes the dynamic energy of the scene, while the use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image. The War of Granada marked the final chapter in the Reconquista, the long-lasting Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. This episode, specifically, took place during the last siege of Granada, which ultimately led to the fall of the Nasrid Kingdom and the establishment of a unified Spanish state. Madrazo's masterful interpretation of this significant historical event has been preserved in this stunning detail from the original painting, providing a glimpse into Spain's rich and complex history.
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