La bataille de Mons-en-Pévèle (1304)

This painting depicts the Battle of Mons-en-Pévèle in 1304, opposing the forces of King Philip IV of France to the rebellious Flemish militias. After the Bruges Matins and the French defeat at the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302, the king launched a new campaign to regain control of Flanders. The battle, particularly violent and indecisive, ended in a hard-fought French victory. This confrontation marks an important stage in the struggle between royal authority and the Flemish cities, illustrating the political and economic tensions of the time.