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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
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
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The States General at Orleans, France, 1560, (1893). The first meeting of the French legislative assembly for 76 years. From an engraving of 1570 by Jacques Tortorel

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)

Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Sappers working to undermine a bastion forming part of the citys defences

Battle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Battle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). The battle was fought between the Huguenots under Louis

Second charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Second charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). The outcome of the battle was indecisive, although notable for the fact that the commanders of both sides

Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). The Amboise Enterprise was a Huguenot plot against the Catholic Guise faction, led by Jean du Barry

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres. Huguenots besieged Chartres at the end of February 1568, breaching the north wall with artillery. Assault launched on 7 March unsuccessful

French Religious Wars 1562-1598 Battle of St Denis, 10 November 1567, between Huguenots under Louis, Prince de Conde (1530-1569) and the royal army under Anne de Montmorency (1493-1567)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war, held on the Isle de Boeuf, Orleans. Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), A

The Battle of Jarnac, 16th century French tapestry from engravings by Perissin and Tortorel, 1568

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"Tortorel: A Glimpse into the French Religious Wars" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the French Religious Wars, where religious tensions ignited a series of conflicts that would shape history. Jacques Tortorel, an artist capturing these events with his skilled hand, provides us with a visual journey through this turbulent period. One such event was the Siege of Poitiers from 24 July to 7 September 1569. As Huguenots clashed against their Catholic adversaries, Tortorel's brush strokes bring to life the intensity and desperation felt within those fortified walls. The States General at Orleans in 1560 marked a pivotal moment when religious grievances were voiced by both Catholics and Huguenots alike. Through Tortorel's artistry, we witness the fervor and determination etched on each participant's face as they fought for their beliefs. The Battle of Montcontour on 3 October 1569 witnessed another clash between opposing factions. With vivid colors and meticulous detail, Tortorel captures every nuance of this fierce encounter that left its mark on history. In his depiction of the Siege of Chartres in 1568, we are transported to a scene filled with chaos and destruction. The artist masterfully portrays not only the physical devastation but also conveys the emotional toll endured by those caught in this relentless conflict. Tortorel's portrayal of significant battles like St Denis showcases bravery amidst carnage as soldiers charged fearlessly into combat. These images serve as reminders that war spares no one from its horrors - regardless of faith or allegiance. Yet amidst all this strife, there were moments when peace seemed attainable. The Peace of Amboise signed on 13 March 1563 brought respite after years of bloodshed. Tortorel captures this fleeting glimmer with delicate strokes that hint at hope for a brighter future.