Imp. Caroli V Albis apud / Milburgum Felicissimo / Minime Traiecto

Engraving (proof?) by and after Vico (After (?) Giovanni Battista Scultori); oval view of attack across river by massed troops at right, against fortified city at left, allegorical figures in cloud above combat; in oval enframement with allegorical figures and creatures in corners. Depicts Charles V's triumphant crossing of the River Elbe and the capture of the town of Mühlberg and his decisive victory in 1547 following a surprise attack in fog. Engraving (proof?) by and after Vico (After (?) Giovanni Battista Scultori); oval view of attack across river by massed troops at right, against fortified city at left, allegorical figures in cloud above combat; in oval enframement with allegorical figures and creatures in corners. Depicts Charles V's triumphant crossing of the River Elbe and the capture of the town of Mühlberg and his decisive victory in 1547 following a surprise attack in fog. Upright folio, mounted on white paper; margins trimmed close; from Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection. [See Royal Collection, London, for further information on this print and artist]. https://militarymaps.rct.uk/other-16th-century-conflicts/battle-of-muhlberg-1547-impcarolivalbis-apvd N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1951.