Unit 13: Age of Nationalism / National Art
Swiss Neutrality
From Renggli, Jean. "Der Rutlischwur." Oil on canvas. 1891.
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The numerous illustrations of the union in the 19th century usually concentrated on the three parties taking the oath, as can be seen for example in Jean Renggli's painting. The persons swearing the oath are representatives of the three periods of life and thus symbolise the entire Swiss people.

Reproduced by Permission of the City of Lucerne


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