Abstract

In October 1792, the French laid siege to and conquered the city of Mainz. The image below shows a few solitary figures watching the fiery scene from a safe distance.

The Siege of Mainz on October 22, 1792 (1793)

Johann Friedrich Tielker

Source

Source: Aquatint by Johann Friedrich Telker after a painting by J.G. Schütz, 1793.
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Recommended Citation

The Siege of Mainz on October 22, 1792 (1793), published in: German History in Documents and Images, <https://germanhistorydocs.org/en/the-holy-roman-empire-1648-1815/ghdi:image-2943> [December 20, 2024].