The artwork, titled “Guerre entre Girard de Cazaubon et le comte de Foix. Reddition de Roger Bernard III,” is a creation by the artist Jean Fouquet, dated approximately between 1455 and 1460. This piece is associated with the Northern Renaissance art movement and falls under the genre of cityscape. It is a part of the series “Grandes Chroniques de France.”
The artwork depicts a medieval battle scene with a focus on the conflict and subsequent surrender of Roger Bernard III. Two grand fortresses dominate the scene, emblematic of the era’s architectural style with high, crenellated walls and towering structures. In the foreground, a group of soldiers is forcefully advancing towards the fortress, their shields and weapons raised in preparation for combat. Behind them, a larger army is gathered, partially obscured by tents emblazoned with flags, denoting possibly significant factions. The detailed portrayal of the strongholds, the crowded figures in action, and the surrounding lush landscape all contribute to a vivid representation of historical warfare and surrender during this period.
