The Battle of Pavia Size:small Different identifications have been proposed

Different identifications have been proposed for the aristocratic sitter

shown on the left

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Jan van Kessel was a versatile painter of still life in Antwerp

The tall building on the left was converted into Pissarro's studio when he bought the property in 1892

The Battle of Pavia Size:small Different identifications have been proposedThe Battle of Pavia occurred at a crucial stage in the struggles between the French and Imperial forces in north Italy. The city of Pavia was besieged by the French army from October 1524; in February 1525, Imperial forces attacked the fortress of Mirabello, shown on the left, in order to relieve pressure on Pavia and divide the French forces. This decisive battle of 24 February involved the capture of King Francis I of France (left of centre) and led