Print made by unknown artist, eighteenth century-nineteenth centuryafter Louis Laguerre, 1663–1721, French, active in Britain (from ca. 1684)Published by Robert Wilkinson, 1758–1825, British
Title:
The Pursuit of the French after the Victory at Ramellies
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Dimensions:
Plate: 10 7/8 × 12 1/2 inches (27.6 × 31.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
...After the taking of Ramellies, the Enemy's whole Army gave way, & Fled in Confusion by Judoign, as far as Meldert, 5 Leagues from Ramellies, being pursued all night by ye Confederates, who are here represented, Searching the Waggons, & Stripping ye Officers. In the Battle & Pursuit they kill'd 8,000 of the Enemy among whom were 2 Princes, & several Persons of Note, & took 6,000 prisoners, among them were a Lieut: General, 2 Major Generals, 2 Brigadier Generals. Marshal Tallard's Son, the Duke of Luxemburg's Nephew, & other Officers of Distinction they also took 63 Colours, 26 Standards, & among others ye Kettle Drums, of ye Troops of ye Household, 90 Canon, all their Carrages, Baggage, Waggons, Arms, Amunition, & Pontons, with all ye spoils of ye Camp, & their whole Train of Artillery, More over ye French lost half their Army by Desertion, in & after ye Battle. 11 Standards & 27 Colours, taken in this Action by ye English, Serv'd to adorn Guild Hall, as those taken at Hochstet, that of Wesminster
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1995.13.10
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
military art | soldiers | battle | horses (animals) | wars