Huguenots Collection

Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Noon
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 2. Noon. A group of Huguenots attend the French Church in Hog Lane, London (right), opposite an eating house and a group of disreputable people (left)

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

Richelieu (Champagne)
Armand-Jean Duplessie, cardinal and duc de RICHELIEU French prelate and statesman, minister and controller of Louis XIII, noted for suppressing the Huguenots

Siege of La Rochelle (engraving)
XIR3050331 Siege of La Rochelle (engraving) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Musee des Plans et Reliefs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Siege of La Rochelle (French: Le SiAšge de La Rochelle)

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)

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)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

England, London, Shorditch, Spitafields, Fournier Street

Huguenot Memorial, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

HOGARTH NOON HUGUENOTS
2. Noon Huguenot refugees attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background. Date: 1738

Francois de Guise
3783231 Francois de Guise; (add.info.: Francois de Lorraine, 2nd Duke of Guise. French general and politician who suppressed the Huguenots. 1519-1563)

The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century
884562 The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century, from an illustrated edition of L Histoire de France de Jean Michelet (colour litho) by Bombled

Home affairs during the reign of Louis XIII of France and Cardinal Richelieu, 1610-1643 (colour litho)
5207741 Home affairs during the reign of Louis XIII of France and Cardinal Richelieu, 1610-1643 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info)

The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho)
5207740 The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610)

The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving)
606266 The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

The Huguenots in England: The mens day room, French Protestant Hospital (engraving)
606275 The Huguenots in England: The mens day room, French Protestant Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Louis XIII of France and the Siege of La Rochelle, 1627-1628 (chromolitho)
2817003 Louis XIII of France and the Siege of La Rochelle, 1627-1628 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XIII of France and the Siege of La Rochelle)

10 Old Compton Street - Pattisserie Tea Rooms of P Lombardy
circa 1910s

Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, 1879
Soprano singer Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, a comic opera by Chivot and Duru, at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1879

Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword
CHT267169 Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword, 1685 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The so-called Protestant Reformed religion in desperate straits
CHT267168 The so-called Protestant Reformed religion in desperate straits, 1684 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The oldest house in the United States, built by the Spaniards in 1564 (litho)
6005046 The oldest house in the United States, built by the Spaniards in 1564 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The oldest house in the United States)

The Huguenots in England: A Spitalfields weaver at work (engraving)
606270 The Huguenots in England: A Spitalfields weaver at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881
542821 Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); (add.info.: Armand Jean Duplessis)

The Grand Elector Issues the Edict of Potsdam in 1685 Allowing Exiled French Protestants into Berlin (chromolitho)
735629 The Grand Elector Issues the Edict of Potsdam in 1685 Allowing Exiled French Protestants into Berlin (chromolitho) by European School

Cardinal de Chatillon, Admiral Coligni and d Andelot (engraving)
812387 Cardinal de Chatillon, Admiral Coligni and d Andelot (engraving) by Wageman, Thomas Charles (1787-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinal de Chatillon)

Louis of Nassau captures Mons by surprise, 1572 (engraving)
3647762 Louis of Nassau captures Mons by surprise, 1572 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis of Nassau captures Mons by surprise, 1572)

The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 (engraving)
3647439 The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561)

The Dragonnades evicting a Protestant family (colour litho)
2795503 The Dragonnades evicting a Protestant family (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dragonnades evicting a Protestant family)

Florida Discovered by French Huguenots
Two large ships are anchored at the mouth of the St. Johns river, as an expedition boat filled with French Huguenots, sails upriver to explore what would later become Florida. Date: 1564

Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots (chromolitho)
1093651 Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots)

The Huguenots in England (engraving)
1041187 The Huguenots in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Arrival of French Huguenot immigrants in Brandenburg after the Great Elector Frederick William issued the Edict of
3647527 Arrival of French Huguenot immigrants in Brandenburg after the Great Elector Frederick William issued the Edict of Potsdam in 1685 (engraving) by German School

The Huguenots in England: French Protestant Hospital, Victoria Park (engraving)
606279 The Huguenots in England: French Protestant Hospital, Victoria Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Huguenots sacking Montpellier Cathedral, France, 1621 (engraving)
5233502 Huguenots sacking Montpellier Cathedral, France, 1621 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huguenots sacking Montpellier Cathedral, France)

Sellier, dans les Huguenots (coloured photo)
975610 Sellier, dans les Huguenots (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sellier, dans les Huguenots)

Auguez, de l Opera, dans les Huguenots (coloured photo)
975585 Auguez, de l Opera, dans les Huguenots (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguez, de l Opera, dans les Huguenots)

Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots (chromolitho)
1093653 Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots)

Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at
621436 Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at the Colloquy of Poissy, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Mouchares band attacking the Protestants at the Hostelry in the Faubourg St
621435 Mouchares band attacking the Protestants at the Hostelry in the Faubourg St. Germain, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Scene from Act III of German playwright Albert Lindners tragedy Die Bluthochzeit (The Blood Wedding) (engraving)
6001347 Scene from Act III of German playwright Albert Lindners tragedy Die Bluthochzeit (The Blood Wedding) (engraving) by European School

Portrait of Henri de Rohan, Duke of Rohan (engraving)
819654 Portrait of Henri de Rohan, Duke of Rohan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri de Rohan, Duke of Rohan and Prince of Leon, French soldier)

"A thousand knights are pressing close behind the snow-white crest"
984708 " A thousand knights are pressing close behind the snow-white crest", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition, 1920 (colour litho) by Webb

Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots (chromolitho)
1093655 Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Giacomo Meyerbeers opera Les Huguenots)

Madame Breval, dans les Huguenots (coloured photo)
975598 Madame Breval, dans les Huguenots (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Breval, dans les Huguenots)

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The Huguenots, a group of French Protestants, played a significant role in the tumultuous history of France during the 16th and 17th centuries. Their struggles and triumphs are captured in various works of art and historical events. One such depiction is William Hogarth's famous series "Four Times of the Day, " where he portrays different scenes from everyday life in London. In his painting "Noon, " we see a bustling street filled with people from all walks of life, including Huguenot immigrants who sought refuge in England after facing persecution in their homeland. The Huguenots' plight can be traced back to the French Religious Wars that ravaged France between 1562 and 1598. The Siege of La Rochelle was one such event where Cardinal Richelieu led an army against the Protestant stronghold. This historic moment has been immortalized through engravings like "Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle. " Another tragic episode etched into history is the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre, which took place on August 24, 1572, resulting in thousands of Huguenot deaths across France. Engravings depicting this horrifying event serve as reminders of religious intolerance and violence during that era. Despite these hardships faced by the Huguenots, they managed to leave their mark wherever they settled. One notable example is Fournier Street in London's Shoreditch district, once home to many Huguenot silk weavers who brought their skills and craftsmanship to England. Their influence also extended beyond Europe; Franschhoek Valley in South Africa stands as a testament to their heritage with its Huguenot Memorial commemorating those who fled religious persecution and established new lives there. Through art, engravings, historical events like sieges and massacres, as well as tangible remnants left behind by these resilient people, the story of the Huguenots continues to be told.