Charles I Of Spain Collection (#3)

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, he was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

Portrait of Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), 1605. Artist: Pantoja de la Cruz, Juan (1553-1608)
Portrait of Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), 1605. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Equestrian Portrait of Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), 1548. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Equestrian Portrait of Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), 1548. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), 1848-1849. Artist: Reckleben, Jan Frederik Christiaan (1819-1879)
Portrait of Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), 1848-1849. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1533. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1533. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, ca 1638. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, ca 1638. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Equestrian portrait of the Emperor Charles V, c. 1620. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Equestrian portrait of the Emperor Charles V, c. 1620. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor. Artist: W Holl
Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor. Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, he was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels 25 October 1555, 1642. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor from 1519, 1835
Charles V (1500-1553) Holy Roman Emperor from 1519, 1835. Charles (1500-1558) depicted wearing the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. He was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty

Charles I and Charles Quint in the Basilica of Saint Denis, Paris, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th September 1893

The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) on Horseback in Muhlberg, 1548 (oil on canvas)
XOS23261 The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) on Horseback in Muhlberg, 1548 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 332x279 cm; Prado, Madrid

Equestrian portrait of Charles V in armour (1500-58) (colour engraving)
XIR156718 Equestrian portrait of Charles V in armour (1500-58) (colour engraving) by Liefrinck, Hans (the Elder) (1518-72); Stedelijk Prentakabinet, Antwerp, Belgium; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Portrait of Charles V (1500-58), at the age of about sixteen, 1516 (oil on canvas)
XIR156717 Portrait of Charles V (1500-58), at the age of about sixteen, 1516 (oil on canvas) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples

The Emperor Charles V, 1519 - 1558, a bust by Conrad Meit

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"Charles I of Spain: The Emperor Who Shaped History" Emperor Charles V, also known as Charles I of Spain, was a prominent figure in European history. Born in 1500, he inherited an empire that spanned across Europe and the Americas. His reign witnessed significant events that shaped the course of history. One notable event was his encounter with Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms in 1521. This meeting marked a turning point in the Protestant Reformation and showcased Charles' determination to uphold Catholicism. Throughout his rule, Charles maintained close ties with influential families like the Fuggers, as depicted in a painting from Augsburg in 1530. These connections allowed him to finance his ambitious endeavors and solidify his power. In addition to political affairs, Charles valued diplomacy and correspondence. A letter from him to Queen Mary of England in 1555 exemplifies his efforts to maintain alliances and foster international relations. Artists captured Charles' regal persona through various portraits over time. One such portrait by Lucas Vorsterman showcases his commanding presence during the early seventeenth century. Furthermore, historical plates depict key moments from Charles' life. Plate 19 portrays a triumphal arch celebrating Ferdinand's ascent into power while Plate 22 depicts Charles' victorious campaign at Pavia against Francis I of France. Plate 23 highlights another military achievement - his campaign in Africa. The procession of Counts and Countess on Horseback painting reflects important marriages within European royalty during this period – including Mary of Burgundy's union with Maximilian – which further strengthened imperial ties under Charles' rule. Hans Baldung's "Libertas Germaniae" is an iconic artwork symbolizing how Emperor Charles V embodied freedom for Germany amidst political challenges faced by regional states during this era. This diverse collection of artworks demonstrates how artists sought to immortalize Emperor Charles V throughout different stages of his life – whether it be capturing him facing right in a portrait or showcasing his imperial grandeur.