The Battle of Tanieres (Malplaquet), 1709; The Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene entering the French Entrenchments (Eight Ricordi of the Marlborough House Murals)

作品描述

This painting by Louis Laguerre depicts the Battle of Malplaquet, a significant engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession. It portrays the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy leading their forces into the French entrenchments, highlighting the strategic importance of the battle. The artwork is part of the Eight Ricordi of the Marlborough House Murals, a series of paintings commissioned to commemorate the military achievements of the Duke of Marlborough.