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Thirty Years War Collection

"The Thirty Years War: A Decade of Devastation and Diplomacy" This caption takes us on a journey through the key events and figures of the infamous Thirty Years War

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Samuel de Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke, 20 July 1629 (colour litho)

Samuel de Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke, 20 July 1629 (colour litho)
980893 Samuel de Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke, 20 July 1629 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, commander of the Catholic League in the Thirty Years' War

Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, commander of the Catholic League in the Thirty Years' War, 1559 - 1632
UIG5413411 Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, commander of the Catholic League in the Thirty Years' War, 1559 - 1632, historical illustration, portrait, 1880; UIG.

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland, field marshal in the Thirty Years' War, 1583-1634
UIG5413392 Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland, field marshal in the Thirty Years' War, 1583-1634, historical illustration, portrait, 1880; UIG.

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Ernst, Count of Mansfeld, 1585 - 1626, army commander in the Thirty Years War, portrait

Ernst, Count of Mansfeld, 1585 - 1626, army commander in the Thirty Years War, portrait, historical illustration, 1880
UIG5413612 Ernst, Count of Mansfeld, 1585 - 1626, army commander in the Thirty Years War, portrait, historical illustration, 1880; UIG.

Siege of Arras on August 10, 1640: the great defeat of the Spaniards, represented in cats
7110184 Siege of Arras on August 10, 1640: the great defeat of the Spaniards, represented in cats, besieged to the French (in rats)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: The epitaph of good money (engraving)

The epitaph of good money (engraving)
8664078 The epitaph of good money (engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The epitaph of good money)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Illustration from Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus, by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen

Illustration from Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus, by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen (engraving)
8626175 Illustration from Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus, by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen (engraving) by German School

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Raucherinnen / Smokers (colour litho)

Raucherinnen / Smokers (colour litho)
8666220 Raucherinnen / Smokers (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raucherinnen)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Conde, Louis II, 4th Prince of (1621-1686)

Conde, Louis II, 4th Prince of (1621-1686)
CUL4855956 Conde, Louis II, 4th Prince of (1621-1686). by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Conde, Louis II, 4th Prince of (1621-1686).); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot

The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot 'Le Siege de
CUL4860500 The campo espanol frente a Breda: direct reproduction of the sexto fragmento del grabado de Callot 'Le Siege de Breda' (Spanish countryside and Breda)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Cuirassier of the Thirty Years' War

Cuirassier of the Thirty Years' War
3730330 Cuirassier of the Thirty Years' War; (add.info.: Cuirassier of the Thirty Years' War, the armor of the Cuirassier in his individual parts, historical image or illustration)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Signature of the treaty of Westphalia in Munster by Louis XIV may 1648

Signature of the treaty of Westphalia in Munster by Louis XIV may 1648, which ends the Thirty Years' war, engraving
1758766 Signature of the treaty of Westphalia in Munster by Louis XIV may 1648, which ends the Thirty Years' war, engraving; (add.info)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Johann t'Serclaes Tilly, 1559 - 1632, commander of the Thirty Years' War, woodcut from 1880

Johann t'Serclaes Tilly, 1559 - 1632, commander of the Thirty Years' War, woodcut from 1880
UIG5413741 Johann t'Serclaes Tilly, 1559 - 1632, commander of the Thirty Years' War, woodcut from 1880; UIG.

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Albrecht von Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, 1583 - 1634

Albrecht von Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, 1583 - 1634, Duke of Friedland, Prince of Sagan
UIG5413716 Albrecht von Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, 1583 - 1634, Duke of Friedland, Prince of Sagan

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) : on october 4, 1636 : swedish general Johan Baner defeating

Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) : on october 4, 1636 : swedish general Johan Baner defeating imperial army in
1744430 Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) : on october 4, 1636 : swedish general Johan Baner defeating imperial army in Wittstock (Germany)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Gottfried von Pappenheim, German general of the Thirty Years War (colour litho)

Gottfried von Pappenheim, German general of the Thirty Years War (colour litho)
8655449 Gottfried von Pappenheim, German general of the Thirty Years War (colour litho) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried von Pappenheim (1594-1632)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Johann Ludwig Hector, Count of Isolani. Portrait, 17th century (print)

Johann Ludwig Hector, Count of Isolani. Portrait, 17th century (print)
7315127 Johann Ludwig Hector, Count of Isolani. Portrait, 17th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Ludwig Hector, Count of Isolani, 1586-1640)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving)

The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving)
7261255 The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sack of Magdeburg, aka Magdeburg's Wedding or Magdeburg's Sacrifice)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Albrecht von Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, 1583 - 1634

Albrecht von Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, 1583 - 1634, Duke of Friedland, Prince of Sagan
UIG5413715 Albrecht von Wallenstein, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, 1583 - 1634, Duke of Friedland, Prince of Sagan

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, general in the Thirty Years' War, 1605-1639

Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, general in the Thirty Years' War, 1605-1639, historical illustration, portrait, 1880
UIG5413402 Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, general in the Thirty Years' War, 1605-1639, historical illustration, portrait, 1880; UIG.

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen

Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen
ELD4935453 Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen, 6 November 1632 (Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Siege of Arras on August 10, 1640: the great defeat of the Spaniards, represented in cats

Siege of Arras on August 10, 1640: the great defeat of the Spaniards, represented in cats
7110183 Siege of Arras on August 10, 1640: the great defeat of the Spaniards, represented in cats, besieged to the French (in rats)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman

Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman
3056352 Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a Pikeman wearing armor); © Don Troiani

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: 1746 British crown struck from silver captured Lima in 1745

1746 British crown struck from silver captured Lima in 1745
3031000 1746 British crown struck from silver captured Lima in 1745; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1746 British crown struck from silver captured by Admiral Morecock at Lima in 1745)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Cartouche with a dedication to Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642)

Cartouche with a dedication to Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), and a map of the Low Countries at the time of the Thirty
CHT191867 Cartouche with a dedication to Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), and a map of the Low Countries at the time of the Thirty Years war (1618-48)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Ratification of the Peace of Munster, May 15, 1648. (print)

Ratification of the Peace of Munster, May 15, 1648. (print)
7420007 Ratification of the Peace of Munster, May 15, 1648. (print); (add.info.: The presentation of the Ratification of the Peace of Munster, May 15, 1648)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Thirty Years' War: Gustavus Adolphus II Adolphe (1594-1632) at the Battle of Rain am Lech on 14

Thirty Years' War: Gustavus Adolphus II Adolphe (1594-1632) at the Battle of Rain am Lech on 14 April 1632
ELD4954752 Thirty Years' War: Gustavus Adolphus II Adolphe (1594-1632) at the Battle of Rain am Lech on 14 April 1632 (Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at the Battle of Rain)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: The Grand Conde at the Battle of Rocroi, 19th century (Epinal print)

The Grand Conde at the Battle of Rocroi, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926637 The Grand Conde at the Battle of Rocroi, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty Years' War (1618-1648): Prince Louis II of Bourbon Conde (Bourbon-Conde)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Battle of Wimpfen during the Bohemian Revolt period of the Thirty Years' War on 6 May 1622 near

Battle of Wimpfen during the Bohemian Revolt period of the Thirty Years' War on 6 May 1622 near Wimpfen
ELD4933790 Battle of Wimpfen during the Bohemian Revolt period of the Thirty Years' War on 6 May 1622 near Wimpfen, Germany Engraving from "Bilder-Gallerie zur allgem" by Rotteck 1843

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Siege of Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving)

Siege of Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving)
8664089 Siege of Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Magdeburg by the Imperial army commanded by Count Tilly)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: congress of Westphalia in Munster, end of Thirty Years' war 1648

congress of Westphalia in Munster, end of Thirty Years' war 1648
1758765 congress of Westphalia in Munster, end of Thirty Years' war 1648; (add.info.: congress of Westphalia in Munster, end of Thirty Years' war 1648); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Student life at the time of the Thirty Years War (engraving)

Student life at the time of the Thirty Years War (engraving)
8626176 Student life at the time of the Thirty Years War (engraving) by Heyden, Jacob van der (1573-1645); Private Collection; (add.info.: Student life at the time of the Thirty Years War)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: The Siege Of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, During The Thirty Years War. City Leaders In Council

The Siege Of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, During The Thirty Years War. City Leaders In Council
UIG5420415 The Siege Of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, During The Thirty Years War. City Leaders In Council. After A Work By Carl Von Haberlin

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: The siege of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, during the Thirty Years War, c.1880 (engraving)

The siege of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, during the Thirty Years War, c.1880 (engraving)
478467 The siege of Stralsund, Germany, 1628, during the Thirty Years War, c.1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: City leaders in council. After a work by Carl von Haberlin)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Johan Baner, 1596 - 1641, Swedish field marshal in the Thirty Years War, woodcut from 1880

Johan Baner, 1596 - 1641, Swedish field marshal in the Thirty Years War, woodcut from 1880
UIG5413748 Johan Baner, 1596 - 1641, Swedish field marshal in the Thirty Years War, woodcut from 1880; UIG.

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Thirty Years' War, Battle of Flanders and Nivernais: Louis II of Bourbon

Thirty Years' War, Battle of Flanders and Nivernais: Louis II of Bourbon
ELD4847373 Thirty Years' War, Battle of Flanders and Nivernais: Louis II of Bourbon, Prince of Conde (Bourbon-Conde) (Grand Conde) (1621-1686)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Portrait of Louis II of Bourbon-Conde (Bourbon Conde), known as the Grand Conde (1621-1686)

Portrait of Louis II of Bourbon-Conde (Bourbon Conde), known as the Grand Conde (1621-1686)
JEB4866134 Portrait of Louis II of Bourbon-Conde (Bourbon Conde), known as the Grand Conde (1621-1686), General during the Thirty Years' War - Engraving published in the book "Les lettres de

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt

Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt
CUL4849344 Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt (1605 - 1657)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: English Dragoon Pistol With Cypher Of King William III Circa 1690

English Dragoon Pistol With Cypher Of King William III Circa 1690
3030156 English Dragoon Pistol With Cypher Of King William III Circa 1690; Private Collection; (add.info.: English Flintlock Dragoon Pistol With Cypher Of King William III)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Horoscope cast for Albrecht von Wallenstein

Horoscope cast for Albrecht von Wallenstein
3586414 Horoscope cast for Albrecht von Wallenstein; (add.info.: Horoscope cast for Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) a Bohemian military leader and politician

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer

Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer
3056353 Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a musketeer with a matchlock musket wearing armor)

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: History. Czech Republic (Bohemia). Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia

History. Czech Republic (Bohemia). Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia
2636269 History. Czech Republic (Bohemia). Frederick V, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia, is informed of the defeat of the Battle of White Mountain on November 8, 1620

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: General Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim (1594-1632) in the Battle of Lützen on Nov 16, 1632

General Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim (1594-1632) in the Battle of Lützen on Nov 16, 1632
General Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim (1594-1632) in the Battle of Lutzen on November 16, 1632. Private Collection

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Creator: Brueghel, Jan

Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Private Collection

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643. Creator: Karel van Mander III

King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643. Creator: Karel van Mander III
King Christian IV of Denmark, 1577-1648, between c.1643 and c.1643

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century

Background imageThirty Years War Collection: Jean Tserclaes von Tilly, 1559-1632, Count, c17th century. Creator: Anon

Jean Tserclaes von Tilly, 1559-1632, Count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jean Tserclaes von Tilly, 1559-1632, Count, c17th century



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"The Thirty Years War: A Decade of Devastation and Diplomacy" This caption takes us on a journey through the key events and figures of the infamous Thirty Years War. It begins with Samuel de Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke in 1629, depicting the early stages of conflict. The image captures the momentous transfer of power during this tumultuous time. Moving forward, we encounter Tilly in Rothenburg in 1631, as depicted by an unknown artist in 1936. This scene showcases one of the war's prominent military leaders strategizing amidst a ravaged landscape. Similarly, another artwork from 1890 portrays Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War in 1626, shedding light on their influential roles during this period. The Battle of Fehmarn is represented through an ink and wash painting dating back to around 1650. This depiction offers insight into the intense clashes that occurred throughout Germany during this prolonged conflict. A map created after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 provides a visual representation of how Germany was reshaped following years of negotiations and treaties. It highlights the diplomatic efforts undertaken to bring about stability after decades marked by violence. Count Tilly at the Siege of Magdeburg is captured through an engraving from 1631, showcasing his involvement in one particularly brutal episode within this war-torn era. Meanwhile, The Battle of Calloo (1638) immortalized on canvas depicts yet another significant confrontation between opposing forces. The Duke of Enghien's triumph at Rocroi is illustrated through a nineteenth-century illustration capturing his heroic leadership during battle—a testament to individual bravery amidst widespread chaos. Wallenstein's Generals are seen gathering for a guest banquet on January 12th, 1634—an event that sheds light on both camaraderie amongst commanders as well as their opulent lifestyles amid ongoing warfare.