Italian Wars Collection

The Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana, 1570-1571. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana, 1570-1571. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Magenta, 4th June 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR243447 Magenta, 4th June 1859 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: defeat of French and Piedmontese by Austrians; ); French

Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879
6356741 Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799), Italian biologist

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525
JLJ4621116 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525. Illustration, 1909, by Albert Robida (1848-1926). Particuliere collection

Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

The Battle of Pavia (1525): Francois I hands over his sword to Charles de Lannoy, 1897 (Engraving)
7304419 The Battle of Pavia (1525): Francois I hands over his sword to Charles de Lannoy, 1897 (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian War (1521-1526)

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378237 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378212 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Italian Wars: " The Battle of Marignan on 14/09/1515" Drawing in the pen of the Master De La Ratiere
JLJ4650060 Italian Wars: " The Battle of Marignan on 14/09/1515" Drawing in the pen of the Master De La Ratiere (16th century) Sun

Battle of Cerisolles between Francis Ist and Charles V, 1544 (print)
2069101 Battle of Cerisolles between Francis Ist and Charles V, 1544 (print) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: The Battle of Ceresole (Italy)

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808821 The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
1764302 Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850) (after); (add.info)

Meeting of Aigues Mortes between Francis Ist of France and The emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V
1764342 Meeting of Aigues Mortes between Francis Ist of France and The emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V, in front of the rampart, July, 14, 1538. Illustration by A

Emperor Charles V (1500-58) and Francis I (1494-1547) Make Peace under the Auspices of Pope Paul Farnese III (1546-92)
IND133346 Emperor Charles V (1500-58) and Francis I (1494-1547) Make Peace under the Auspices of Pope Paul Farnese III (1546-92), from the Sala dei Fasti Farnese

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia on February 25, 1525
XEE4177294 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia on February 25, 1525. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V, 1519-1547 (colour litho)
5207736 Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V, 1519-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V)

History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia
XEE4170882 History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia and prisoner in Madrid prison with his enemy King Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)

The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515
XEE4177273 The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho)
5207735 The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547)

The reign of Louis XII of France, Father of the People, 1498-1515 (colour litho)
5207734 The reign of Louis XII of France, Father of the People, 1498-1515 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Louis XII of France)

The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano) on 14 / 09 / 1515
JLJ4602889 The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano) on 14/09/1515. Painting by Hippolyte Lecomte (1781-1857) 1829 Sun

The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho)
5207737 The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559)

The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho)
5207732 The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Charles VIII of France, 1483-1498)

Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice, 1494 (engraving)
7173358 Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice, 1494 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice)

Battle of Marignano (engraving)
7192230 Battle of Marignano (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Marignano)

Bataille de Marignan (engraving)
7194148 Bataille de Marignan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Marignan)

Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany, XV Century (coloured engraving)
7159161 Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany, XV Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cavalry Charge, 1873 (oil on canvas)
AII80230 Cavalry Charge, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Francois I (1494 - 1547) remained in the saddle the night before the Battle of Marignan
GIA4764037 Francois I (1494 - 1547) remained in the saddle the night before the Battle of Marignan, September 1515. Engraving of the 19th century

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): "The Battle of Pavia on 25 February 1525
JLJ4588270 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): " The Battle of Pavia on 25 February 1525, exit from the Garrison of Pavia and from the Swiss" The Battle of Pavia (Pavia)

War of Italy (1521-1526): the Battle of Pavia (24 February 1525), 1930 (engraving)
ELD4856037 War of Italy (1521-1526): the Battle of Pavia (24 February 1525), 1930 (engraving) by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Marignan in 1515. Tomb of the Heart of the King of France Francois I
JLJ4645774 The Battle of Marignan in 1515. Tomb of the Heart of the King of France Francois I (1494-1547): Low relief by Pierre Bontemps (circa 1507-1568), 1555-1556 Saint Denis

Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy)
XEE4141267 Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy), 21 May 1859: French general Elie Frederic Forey (1804 - 1872), commander of the Italian army

The Chevalier de Bayard fighting the Spanish at the Battle of Fornovo, Italy, 1495 (colour litho)
5216835 The Chevalier de Bayard fighting the Spanish at the Battle of Fornovo, Italy, 1495 (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chevalier de Bayard single-handedly defending the bridge of Garigliano against the Spaniards, Italy
5216839 The Chevalier de Bayard single-handedly defending the bridge of Garigliano against the Spaniards, Italy, 1503 (colour litho) by Semant

The Chevalier de Bayard dying on the battlefield in Italy, 1524 (colour litho)
5216814 The Chevalier de Bayard dying on the battlefield in Italy, 1524 (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I with his fleet at La Spezia, Italy, 1496 (engraving)
3646341 The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I with his fleet at La Spezia, Italy, 1496 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ferdinand d Avalos, 5th Marquis of Pescara (1489-1525), Aragonese military commander in the Italian Wars between
6014891 Ferdinand d Avalos, 5th Marquis of Pescara (1489-1525), Aragonese military commander in the Italian Wars between the Habsburgs and the French (engraving) by European School

King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)
5996223 King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy
969167 Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (engraving) by French School

Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)
972374 Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525
LLM461663 Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525)

The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia
STC441431 The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry)
XIR179479 The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The Battle of Marignano in 1515, from the tomb of Francois I and Claude of France
XIR137910 The Battle of Marignano in 1515, from the tomb of Francois I and Claude of France, Duchess of Brittany, 1548-52 (marble) by Bontemps, Pierre (1505-68) and Delorme

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"The Italian Wars: A Historical Tapestry of Conflict and Diplomacy" The Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that spanned several decades, left an indelible mark on the history of Italy. From the Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana to the Battle of Pavia, these events shaped the political landscape and tested the mettle of great leaders. In Vasari's masterpiece, "The Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana, " we witness the intensity and chaos that defined this clash in 1570-1571. The artist captures every nuance with his brushstrokes, immortalizing this pivotal moment for future generations. Another iconic painting is "Magenta, 4th June 1859, " which depicts one of the most significant battles during Italy's struggle for unification. This oil on canvas artwork transports us back to that fateful day when brave soldiers fought valiantly for their homeland. Engravings like "The Battle of Pavia (1525): Francois I hands over his sword to Charles de Lannoy" provide a glimpse into historical events etched forever in our collective memory. These images serve as reminders not only of military triumphs but also moments where pride was humbled. Tapestries such as "Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525)" further weave together tales from this tumultuous period. They showcase scenes filled with bravery and sacrifice while offering insight into strategic maneuvers employed by both sides. Giorgio Vasari's work resurfaces once again with "Cosimo studies the taking Siena. " Through his artistry, he brings alive Cosimo's meticulous planning and execution during this critical campaign between 1563-1565. Other artistic renditions like De La Ratiere's pen drawing titled "Italian Wars: The Battle Marignan on 14/09/1515" transport us directly onto battlefields where heroes clashed.