Battle of the Sun

"Battle of the Sun" (Siauliai battle) took place in 1236  September between "Zemaiciai" and "Samogitia" Sword of the Order of the army. Battle took place near the present city of Siauliai, in the most reasonable hypothesis - The beating of National confluence (at "Jauniunu" village, Limbazi. Livonian Rhymed Chronicle points out that the battle took place, the Return of the Sword of the Soul, "Vartberges". Sword and the helper to return to the river ford they agreed "Zemaitijos" troops. Without wishing to take risks and lose their horses marshy area "kryzininkai" refused to fight at the bandage and marching participants were forced to stay overnight. "Samogitians" The next morning, led by Prince "zemaiciai" Vykintas attacked the Sword. Easily led by local armed Sword Livonian soldiers fled from the battlefield, but seriously armed knights, including graduate, was murdered.

Oil on canvas, artist Pranas Daugintis. 2007.

Reproduction laminate according to the latest techologies (cloth simulation).

Original: dimensions: 150x238 cm. (without frame).

The painting-reproduction: Dimensions: 60x95 cm. (without frame).