Wars Of Religion Collection

Procession of the Holy League, c. 1590-93 (oil on canvas)
XOU231533 Procession of the Holy League, c.1590-93 (oil on canvas) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 93x158 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Bishop of Puy leading the Crusader Barons 1096-7
3086769 Bishop of Puy leading the Crusader Barons 1096-7 by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon, France; (add.info.: Adhemar de Monteil, bishop of Puy-en-Velay)

The Battle of Jarnac, the Meeting of the Two Armies on 13th March 1569 (tapestry) (detail
XIR172860 The Battle of Jarnac, the Meeting of the Two Armies on 13th March 1569 (tapestry) (detail) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen

People from the Court of the Medici, with Charles IX as Janus in the centre
XIR158126 People from the Court of the Medici, with Charles IX as Janus in the centre, to his right Catholics Forging Weapons for War, to his left The Protestants

The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism
CHT174607 The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism (coloured engraving) (see also 174605 and 174606) by French School

The Byzantine Emperor makes an alliance with Jerusalem in 1168 to control Egypt
3086767 The Byzantine Emperor makes an alliance with Jerusalem in 1168 to control Egypt by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon

Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel)
XIR175181 Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Meeting of the Two Armies at the Battle of Jarnac, 13th March 1569 (tapestry)
XIR158119 The Meeting of the Two Armies at the Battle of Jarnac, 13th March 1569 (tapestry) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; French, out of copyright

The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism
CHT174606 The Two Paths of Religion, depiction of the divide between Protestantism and Catholicism (coloured engraving) (see also 174605 and 174607) by French School

The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, c. 1590 (oil on panel)
5864185 The Confiscation of the Contents of a Painters Studio, c. 1590 (oil on panel) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 28.1x47 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

William I, Prince of Orange, c. 1579 (oil on panel)
3704133 William I, Prince of Orange, c. 1579 (oil on panel) by Key, Adriaen Thomasz (1544-90); 48x35 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: During the Eighty Years War)

Frederick Henry and Ernst Casimir of Nassau-Dietz at the Siege ofs Hertogenbosch, c
3704130 Frederick Henry and Ernst Casimir of Nassau-Dietz at the Siege ofs Hertogenbosch, c. 1629-35 (oil on panel) by Hillegaert, Pauwels I van (1595/96-1640); 47.1x63.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Cardinal Odet de Coligny (1517-1571) and Francois de Coligny (1557-1591) (engraving)
957958 Cardinal Odet de Coligny (1517-1571) and Francois de Coligny (1557-1591) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Triumph of Henry IV, c. 1630 (oil on wood)
3471251 The Triumph of Henry IV, c.1630 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 49.5x83.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Henry IV (1553a'1610) King of France

Victory at Fleurus in 1622 (oil on canvas)
3247714 Victory at Fleurus in 1622 (oil on canvas) by Carducho, Vicente (1571/76-1638); 297x365 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Battle fought at Fleurus, near Brussels, on August 29)

Peace with Spain, 1598 (engraving)
XJF276014 Peace with Spain, 1598 (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Paix avec L Espagne; Henry IV (1553-1610) of France and Philip II (1527-98)

Siege of Ile de Re with the representation of the Royal army, 1622 (engraving)
XIR661424 Siege of Ile de Re with the representation of the Royal army, 1622 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Giraudon; French, out of copyright

Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Re on 27th October 1622, Ile de Re (engraving)
XIR661423 Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Re on 27th October 1622, Ile de Re (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Protestants leaving France (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR233204 Protestants leaving France (engraving) (b/w photo) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris

The Peace Made on L Isle aux Boeufs, near Orleans on 13th March 1563 (engraving)
XIR158614 The Peace Made on L Isle aux Boeufs, near Orleans on 13th March 1563 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Tortorel, Jacques (fl.1568-92)

The Siege of La Rochelle by Louis XIII (1601-43) October 1628, c. 1631 (oil on canvas)
XIR204941 The Siege of La Rochelle by Louis XIII (1601-43) October 1628, c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 28x42 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Siege of St. Quentin, 27th July 1557 (coloured engraving)
XIR192169 The Siege of St. Quentin, 27th July 1557 (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Battle of Dreux, 19th December 1562 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR180409 The Battle of Dreux, 19th December 1562 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Perrissin, J. J. (c.1536-c.1611) & Tortorel, J

The Siege of La Rochelle in 1628 (oil on canvas)
XIR172474 The Siege of La Rochelle in 1628 (oil on canvas) by Cabel, Adrian van der (1631-1705); Musee d Orbigny-Bernon, La Rochelle

Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel)
XIR172290 Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 42x55 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke de Mercoeur (1558-1602) (engraving)
XIR164823 Portrait of Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke de Mercoeur (1558-1602) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Wierix, Hieronymus or Jerome (1553-1619); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Henri IV (1553-1610) entering Dijon, after his victory at Fontaine-Francaise over Spanish
XIR164702 Henri IV (1553-1610) entering Dijon, after his victory at Fontaine-Francaise over Spanish, 5th June 1595 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Entrance of Henri IV (1553-1610) into Paris, 22nd March 1594 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR159141 Entrance of Henri IV (1553-1610) into Paris, 22nd March 1594 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Plan of the Order of the Battle of Coutras on 8th October 1587 (engraving)
XIR158132 Plan of the Order of the Battle of Coutras on 8th October 1587 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Siege of Dieppe in 1589, 1589-92 (colour litho)
XIR158131 The Siege of Dieppe in 1589, 1589-92 (colour litho) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Battle of Moncontour, 3rd October 1569 (engraving)
XIR158125 The Battle of Moncontour, 3rd October 1569 (engraving) by Perrissin, J. J. (c.1536-c.1611) & Tortorel, J. (fl.1568-92); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais

The Abjuration of Henri IV (1553-1610) at St. Denis, July 1593 (engraving)
XIR158118 The Abjuration of Henri IV (1553-1610) at St. Denis, July 1593 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Missions of the 17th Century: The Missionary Dragoon forcing a Huguenot to Sign his
XIR158114 Missions of the 17th Century: The Missionary Dragoon forcing a Huguenot to Sign his Conversion to Catholicism, exact copy after an original drawing of 1686 (engraving) by Engelmann

King Henry of Navarre besieging Paris, August 1590, by Franz Hogenberg, engraving
Cartography, France, 16th century. King Henry of Navarre besieging Paris, August 1590. Engraving by Franz Hogenberg

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The Wars of Religion: A Dark Chapter in History In the 16th century, Europe was engulfed by a series of brutal conflicts known as the Wars of Religion. These wars were characterized by intense religious fervor and deep-seated animosity between Catholics and Protestants. The Massacre of Coligny and the Huguenots in 1573 serves as a haunting reminder of the violence that unfolded during this tumultuous period. Acts and Violence committed by both sides are vividly depicted in engravings such as "Acts and Violence of the Protestants" from 1562. This black-and-white photo captures the brutality that stained these years with bloodshed. One infamous event etched into history is the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, where countless lives were lost. An illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England showcases the English Embassy amidst this horrifying scene, its sepia tones reflecting an atmosphere filled with chaos and despair. The portrait of brothers Coligny, prominent figures during these times, reveals their stoic determination amid adversity. Engraved around 1550-70, it symbolizes their unwavering commitment to their cause despite facing constant danger. Executions became commonplace during this era; one such example being "The Hanging of Mottegondrin" portrayed in a color engraving from April 1562. It depicts a chilling moment when lives were abruptly ended due to religious differences. Cities like Tours witnessed unimaginable horrors like "The Massacre of Huguenots at Tours" captured in another black-and-white photograph from 1562. The image freezes time on an act so heinous that it continues to evoke shock even centuries later. Religious tensions extended beyond France's borders; Spanish Catholics executed Flemish Protestants in 1790 - documented through a poignant black-and-white photograph highlighting human suffering caused by fanaticism.