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A detailed 19th-century oil painting shows Swiss guards with pikes on the steps of Saint Peter's Basilica, facing German mercenaries in the square.

A detailed 19th-century oil painting shows Swiss guards with pikes on the steps of Saint Peter's Basilica, facing German mercenaries in the square.

A detailed painting in 19th century oil painting style depicting the last stand of the Swiss guards during the 1527 Sack of Rome. The Swiss guards are arranged in tight formation on the outside steps of Saint Peter's basilica, their pikes facing the approaching enemy in Saint Peter's square. The enemy consists of a hoard of German mercenaries that have just finished sacking Rome and approach the Vatican. Ver mais