Copy of The Relief of Vienna, September 12, 1683 19th century

This is a copy of Johan Ignaz Bendl's "The Relief of Vienna, September 12, 1683", exact medium unknown. Bendl was working in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The relief depicts the victory of the Christian forces over the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. At the time, the Ottoman Empire had been expanding into Europe, and the siege of Vienna was a major turning point in the conflict, marking the end of Ottoman expansion into Europe. It's fascinating to see how Bendl uses imagery to represent this clash of cultures and religions. We can see the Ottoman soldiers being defeated and driven away by the Christian forces represented here by an eagle attacking the Ottoman. The inscription at the top of the relief reads "Sic his qui কংগ্রেস ere congressi", which translates to "Thus to those who have come to fight against us", which is the victory cry. Understanding the historical context and the political and religious tensions of the time helps us appreciate the full meaning and significance of this work. Art historians use a variety of sources, such as historical documents, letters, and other artworks, to reconstruct the context in which an artwork was made and consumed.