Coligny Collection

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569. Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535872 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
535867 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569)

Battle of San Quintin (engraving)
3600047 Battle of San Quintin (engraving); (add.info.: Battle of San Quintin (10 August, 1557). Victory of the Spaniards headed by the duke M

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535869 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
535857 French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war)

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1517-72), c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1517-72), c.1609-c.1633

Guise and the corpse of Coligny (engraving)
965954 Guise and the corpse of Coligny (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guise and the corpse of Coligny)

Gaspard de Coligny at King Francois IIs Bedside, 1560 (engraving)
1731193 Gaspard de Coligny at King Francois IIs Bedside, 1560 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: French admiral Gaspard de Coligny at king Francois II bedside, 1560, engraving)

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Admiral of France
LSE4076710 Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Admiral of France. Anonymous painting 16th century by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572) Anonymous painting
JLJ4573578 Portrait of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572) Anonymous painting. 16th century Paris, Musee du Protestantisme by Unknown Artist

Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Admiral of France
XEE4412913 Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Admiral of France. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Coligny au lit de mort de Francois II - in "Histoire de France"
LSE4096163 Coligny au lit de mort de Francois II - in " Histoire de France" by Guizot, 19th century by French School

Portrait of Gaspard II de Coligny (1519-1572), Lord de Chatillon
XEE556596 Portrait of Gaspard II de Coligny (1519-1572), Lord de Chatillon, French nobleman and admiral. by French School

Henriette de Coligny, Comtesse de la Suze, French writer 1618-1673. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Coligny, wounded, surrounded by his Friends (engraving)
2791197 Coligny, wounded, surrounded by his Friends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coligny, wounded, surrounded by his Friends)

Department of Loiret in north central France (chromolitho)
724702 Department of Loiret in north central France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Loiret in north central France)

Coligny et ses freres (engraving)
3645039 Coligny et ses freres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coligny et ses freres. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1859)

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, Admiral of France (1519-1572
JLJ4648545 Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, Admiral of France (1519-1572) Painting of the French School, 16th century. Dim 0, 17 x 0, 11 m by French School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris

Gaspard II Comte de Coligny (1519-1572), Admiral of France- in "
LSE4084269 Gaspard II Comte de Coligny (1519-1572), Admiral of France- in " Le Plutarque francais", by Mennechet, Paris, 1844-47 by French School

Villa Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron (engraving)
5233622 Villa Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Diodati, the residence of Lord Byron)

Louise de Montmorency (1496|1547)
5855271 Louise de Montmorency (1496|1547) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Louise de Montmorency (1496|1547), French noblewoman and mother of Gaspard de Coligny

Portrait of Gaspard de Chatillon, Sire de Coligny (1519 - 1572), Admiral of France
XEE4410933 Portrait of Gaspard de ChAtillon, Sire de Coligny (1519 - 1572), Admiral of France. Chromolithography of the 19th century

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, known as the Admiral de Coligny (1519-1572)
XEE4415539 Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, known as the Admiral de Coligny (1519-1572). In " Histoire Populaire de la France", sd. circa 1885. Engraving

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572) Admiral of France Painting of the French
JLJ4595606 Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572) Admiral of France Painting of the French School. 16th century Sun. 0, 24x0, 19 m by French School, (16th century); ChAteau de Versailles

Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572) (drawing)
GIA4695429 Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572) (drawing) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright

Coligny (coloured engraving)
2802128 Coligny (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coligny. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Gaspard de Coligny
5855269 Gaspard de Coligny by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Gaspard de Coligny (1519|1572), Seigneur de Chatillon, Marechal de France, French nobleman and admiral

French Religious Wars - October 1569 War of Religion - The Talks preceding the Battle of
XEE4161343 French Religious Wars - October 1569 War of Religion - The Talks preceding the Battle of Moncontour (Henri, Duke of Anjou future Henry III)

Portrait of the three brothers Coligny (Odet (1517-1571)
JLJ4655820 Portrait of the three brothers Coligny (Odet (1517-1571), Gaspard (1519-1572) and Francois). Anonymous drawing

Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II (engraving)
965961 Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coligny at the death-bed of Francis II)

Coligni, (1519-1572), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Coligni, (1519-1572), 1830. Gaspard II de Coligny (1519-1572) French nobleman and admiral, a disciplined Huguenot leader in the French Wars of Religion and close friend

The Brothers Coligny, 16th century (1894). Artist:s Duval
The Brothers Coligny, 16th century (1894). Odet, Francois and Gaspard de Coligny, leading Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion

Paris Street Scene The House of Admiral Coligny, 1831, (1923). Artist: Thomas Shotter Boys
Paris Street Scene The House of Admiral Coligny, 1831, (1923). The scene depicts the corner of the Hotel Schomberg on rue Bailleul. From The Studio Volume 84

Gaspard de Coligny, Admiral of France, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Gaspard de Coligny, Admiral of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Battle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Battle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard Coligny (1519-1572) took heavy losses during their defeat by the Catholics under Henry

Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Gaspard De Coligny, 1519-1572. Admiral Of France And Protestant Leader. Photo-Etching From An Old Print. From The Book " Lady Jacksons Works, Vii

Gaspard De Chatillon, Count De Coligny 1519-72, French Protestant Leader And Admiral Of France. From An Engraving After A Drawing Attritbuted To Francois Clouet

Map of the French Department of Loiret - No. 45
Map of the French Department of Loiret - No.45, featuring inset illustrations depicting Sully sur Loire, ceramics from Gien, foodstuffs from Orleans and an inset portrait of Gaspard II de Coligny

Gaspard Coligny - 7
GASPARD II DE COLIGNY French amiral de France, Huguenot leader, with the Cardinal de Chatillon on the left, D Andelot on the right. Date: 1519 - 1572

Gaspard Coligny - 6
GASPARD II DE COLIGNY French Huguenot leader, with his brothers Odet (on left) and Francois (right). Date: 1519 - 1572

Gaspard II De Coligny
GASPARD II DE COLIGNY SEIGNEUR DE CHATILLON French Protestant leader Date: 1519 - 1572

Gaspard De Coligny
GASPARD DE COLIGNY de CHASTILLON grandson of l Amiral Coligny, Military, Marechal de France Date: 1584 - 1646

Comtesse De LA Suze
HENRIETTE DE COLIGNY, comtesse de LA SUZE French writer and social figure. Date: 1618 - 1673

Jost Amman, Gaspar de Coligny, Swiss, 1539 - 1591, 1573

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, Duke of Chatillon at the age of 45, Willem Jacobsz. Delff, 1631

Portrait of Louise de Coligny, Fourth wife of William I of Orange. She wears a high collar, Jan de Visscher, Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, Geeraert Brandt (I), 1643 - 1692

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"Coligny: A Tragic Figure in the French Religious Wars" Gaspard de Coligny, an influential figure during the tumultuous period of the French Religious Wars from 1562 to 1598, left an indelible mark on history. As Admiral of France and a prominent Protestant leader, he played a pivotal role in shaping the conflict that tore apart the nation. The Siege of Poitiers in July-September 1569 stands as one of Coligny's most notable military endeavors. Leading Huguenot forces against Catholic opponents, his strategic brilliance was evident as he fought valiantly for his cause. However, it was during St. Bartholomew's Day massacre in 1572 that tragedy struck. Assassinated amidst religious tensions by several men, including Gaspard de Chatillon, Sire de Coligny met a gruesome fate. This event sent shockwaves throughout Europe and forever stained King Charles IX's reign. A testament to his significance is the magnificent marble sculpture by Gustave Adolph Desire Crauk depicting Coligny as Admiral of France. This statue immortalizes him as a symbol of courage and leadership despite his untimely demise. Even Pope Gregory XIII received a macabre gift - the severed head of Gaspard de Coligny - from King Charles IX himself after this tragic event unfolded. The assassination shook both sides involved in the conflict and further deepened religious divisions within France. Various engravings capture different aspects of Coligny's life and death; they serve as historical records illustrating how Protestantism clashed with Catholicism during this turbulent era. From portraits featuring him alongside his brothers Odet and Francois to depictions showing Charles IX seeking advice from him, these artworks provide glimpses into their complex relationship dynamics. Ultimately, Gaspard de Coligny remains an emblematic figure whose legacy continues to fascinate scholars today.