Don John Of Austria Collection

John of Austria, illegitimate son of Charles Quint, 1880 (engraving)
5242613 John of Austria, illegitimate son of Charles Quint, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix pub. London c. 1880).

Portrait of John Of Austria, (1547-1578), c.1880 (engraving)
UIG5420768 Portrait of John Of Austria, (1547-1578), c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: , Aka Don John Of Austria Or Don Juan De Austria. Illegitimate Son Of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V)

John of Austria (c.1547 - 1578), aka Don John of Austria, Don Juan de Austria, 1791 (engraving)
UIG5419975 John of Austria (c.1547 - 1578), aka Don John of Austria, Don Juan de Austria, 1791 (engraving); (add.info.: he was the illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V)

Don John (Juan) of Austria (1547-1578) (engraving)
864403 Don John (Juan) of Austria (1547-1578) (engraving); (add.info.: Don John (Juan) of Austria (1547-1578) Spanish military commander, illegitimate son of Charles V

Portrait of the Governor of Don John of Austria (Juan of Austria) (1547-1578), ca 1590. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the Governor of Don John of Austria (Juan of Austria) (1547-1578), ca 1590. Private Collection

Equestrian Portrait of Don Juan de Austria, 1648. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
Equestrian Portrait of Don Juan de Austria, 1648

Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, 1559 / 60. Creator: Alonso Sanchez Coello
Portrait of Don Juan of Austria, 1559/60

John of Austria (engraving)
816562 John of Austria (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John of Austria, military leader who was an illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V)

Don John of Austria (engraving)
2791218 Don John of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don John of Austria)

Famous Spanish historical figures of the 16th Century (chromolitho)
964791 Famous Spanish historical figures of the 16th Century (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous Spanish historical figures of the 16th Century)

Spanish Costume 1500-1600
LLM455332 Spanish Costume 1500-1600 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish Costume 1500-1600)

The Battle of Lepanto - A Sea Battle between Christians and Barbary Corsairs, 1615-20. The Battle of Lepanto was fought between the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic Mediterranean states

The Battle of Lepanto, (1571), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Lepanto, (1571), 1890. Naval engagement on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League of Pope Pius V led by the John of Austria of the Spanish Empire and the Venetian Republic

Retrato del bufon Don Juan De Austria, (The Jester Don John of Austria), 1632, (c1934). Artist: Diego Velasquez
Retrato del bufon Don Juan De Austria, (The Jester Don John of Austria), 1632, (c1934). A jester or bufon at the court of Philip IV of Spain from 1624 to 1654 who appeared in court comedies in front

Portrait of the Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands Don John of Austria, 16th century. Artist: Alonso Sanchez Coello
Portrait of the Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands Don John of Austria, 16th century. Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578) was the illegitimate son of the Emperor Charles V

Don John of Austria, 16th century Spanish soldier, 17th century. Don John (1545-1578) was the illegitimate son of the Emperor Charles V, and half-brother of Philip II of Spain

Battle of Lepanto, October 1571. The fleets of Spain, Venice and the Pope, under the command of Don Juan of Austria, defeated the Turks in the last great sea battle involving galleys

John Of Austria Don John Of Austria Don Juan De Austria
Equestrian portrait of John of Austria, 1547 to 1578, aka Don John of Austria or Don Juan de Austria. After a work by Hessel Gerritsz and Christoffel van Sichem

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"Don John of Austria: A Legendary Spanish Soldier and Heroic Commander" Don John of Austria, depicted in a captivating portrait by Alonso Sanchez Coello in 1559/60, was a renowned figure of the 16th century. His striking statue stands proudly in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, immortalizing his legacy. Through engravings and chromolithos, we catch glimpses of Don John's valorous exploits. One engraving captures his resolute gaze as he leads troops into battle. Another showcases him clad in splendid Spanish costume from the late Renaissance era. Among his most celebrated achievements was the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Depicted vividly in an artwork from 1890, this monumental sea battle pitted Christians against Barbary Corsairs. Don John's strategic brilliance and unwavering courage turned the tide towards victory for the Christian forces. Diego Velasquez masterfully portrayed another facet of Don John's persona - a playful jester known to bring laughter to courtiers' hearts with "Retrato del bufon Don Juan De Austria" (The Jester Don John of Austria), created around 1632. As Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands during the turbulent times of the 16th century, Don John displayed astute leadership skills that left an indelible mark on history. Alonso Sanchez Coello captured his authoritative presence flawlessly in yet another remarkable portrait. Don John remains an iconic figure even centuries later – a symbol not only for Spain but also for all those who value bravery and honor. The Battle of Lepanto serves as a testament to his military prowess and unwavering dedication to defending Christianity against its adversaries. Intriguingly mysterious yet undeniably heroic, Don John's story continues to captivate our imagination through these timeless works depicting one man's extraordinary journey through war and triumphs that shaped Europe's history forever.