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POLAND. First division. XVIII century
POLAND. XVIII Century. Allegory of the First Division: Catherine II, Stanislaus Poniatowski, Joseph II and Frederick II vie the MAP OF POLAND. Engraving by J. E. NILSON (1773)
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This engraving, created by the skilled hand of J.E. Nilson in 1773, offers an intriguing glimpse into the complex political landscape of Europe during the 18th century. The image, titled "Poland. XVIII Century. Allegory of the First Division," depicts an allegorical scene of the First Partition of Poland, which took place in 1772. The partition was a significant event in European history, as it marked the end of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth as a major power and the beginning of its dismemberment among neighboring empires. At the heart of the image, we find four prominent figures engaged in a heated discussion over a large, detailed map of Poland. The empresses Catherine II of Russia and Maria Theresa of Austria, as well as the kings Stanislaus Poniatowski of Poland and Joseph II of Austria-Hungary, are depicted in full regalia, each holding a trumpet or pointing towards various territories on the map. The inclusion of angels flying above the scene adds an ethereal and symbolic touch, emphasizing the divine intervention in human affairs. The First Division of Poland was a result of the power struggles between these European monarchs, with Catherine II and Joseph II aiming to expand their territories at the expense of the weakened Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The partition was a turning point in European history, paving the way for further partitions and the eventual disappearance of Poland as an independent state for over a century. This evocative engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the political intrigues and power dynamics of the European powers during the 18th century, a time of great change and upheaval in European history.
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