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Charles Ix Of France Collection

"Charles IX of France: A Troubled Reign Amidst Religious Turmoil" This captivating lithograph depicts Catherine de' Medici, the influential mother of Charles IX

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550-1574) at the castle of Amboise in Indre and Loire where the peace

Portrait of Charles IX (1550-1574) at the castle of Amboise in Indre and Loire where the peace
ELD4964819 Portrait of Charles IX (1550-1574) at the castle of Amboise in Indre and Loire where the peace and the edit of Amboise took place in 1563

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1560-1574) King of France, engraving, sd. 19th century

Portrait of Charles IX (1560-1574) King of France, engraving, sd. 19th century
FAT4301283 Portrait of Charles IX (1560-1574) King of France, engraving, sd. 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles IX (1560-1574) King of France, engraving, sd

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France in ceremonial robes. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger

King Charles IX of France in ceremonial robes. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery
FLO4571299 King Charles IX of France in ceremonial robes. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery (portfolio IX 7 bis)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX of Valois, 1550 - 1574, King of France, 1880 (engraving)

Charles IX of Valois, 1550 - 1574, King of France, 1880 (engraving)
UIG5413773 Charles IX of Valois, 1550 - 1574, King of France, 1880 (engraving)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Decoration of Notre Dame bridge in Paris for the King Charles IX, 1571, 19th century (engraving)

Decoration of Notre Dame bridge in Paris for the King Charles IX, 1571, 19th century (engraving)
1760867 Decoration of Notre Dame bridge in Paris for the King Charles IX, 1571, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Decoration of Notre Dame bridge in Paris for entrance of French king Charles IX)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX (1550-1574) French king in 1560-1574 (engraving)

Charles IX (1550-1574) French king in 1560-1574 (engraving)
1742198 Charles IX (1550-1574) French king in 1560-1574 (engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Representation of Michel de L'Hospital (1506-1573), chancellor in front of the young king Charles

Representation of Michel de L'Hospital (1506-1573), chancellor in front of the young king Charles IX of France
ELD4859696 Representation of Michel de L'Hospital (1506-1573), chancellor in front of the young king Charles IX of France (1550-1574)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Catherine de'Medici with her son Charles IX (litho)

Catherine de'Medici with her son Charles IX (litho)
KW353689 Catherine de'Medici with her son Charles IX (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine de'Medici (1519-89)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX, 1550 - 1574. King of France. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Charles IX, 1550 - 1574. King of France. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039820 Charles IX, 1550 - 1574. King of France. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: The death of King Charles IX (1550-1574) The king died of pneumonia at the castle of Vincennes

The death of King Charles IX (1550-1574) The king died of pneumonia at the castle of Vincennes
JLJ4591967 The death of King Charles IX (1550-1574) The king died of pneumonia at the castle of Vincennes, to the right his mother Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho)

The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho)
IND388213 The States General at Orleans, 1561 (colour litho) by Tortorel, Jacques (fl.1568-92) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: The Fancy Ball at Dublin Castle (engraving)

The Fancy Ball at Dublin Castle (engraving)
1059198 The Fancy Ball at Dublin Castle (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fancy Ball at Dublin Castle)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving)

Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving)
7234918 Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1550-1574. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles IX of France)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Catherine de Medici meets her sons Charles IX and Henry III

Catherine de Medici meets her sons Charles IX and Henry III
FIA5395337 Catherine de Medici meets her sons Charles IX and Henry III by Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1833-1907); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Remords de Charles IX (engraving)

Remords de Charles IX (engraving)
7194187 Remords de Charles IX (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remords de Charles IX)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Catherine de Medicis & Charles IX (engraving)

Catherine de Medicis & Charles IX (engraving)
7194184 Catherine de Medicis & Charles IX (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine de Medicis & Charles IX)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth of Austria, Wife of King Charles IX of France, after 1571

Portrait of Elizabeth of Austria, Wife of King Charles IX of France, after 1571

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of

The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of King Charles IX of
3647759 The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of King Charles IX of France, 1571 (engraving) by European School

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Meeting of the French Estates General at Orleans, January 1561 (engraving)

Meeting of the French Estates General at Orleans, January 1561 (engraving)
3647461 Meeting of the French Estates General at Orleans, January 1561 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the French Estates General at Orleans)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France and his mother, Catherine de Medici (engraving)

King Charles IX of France and his mother, Catherine de Medici (engraving)
3647440 King Charles IX of France and his mother, Catherine de Medici (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles IX of France and his mother)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France (coloured engraving)

King Charles IX of France (coloured engraving)
3638985 King Charles IX of France (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles IX of France (1550-1574)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Louvre sous Louis XIII, 1622 (colour litho)

Louvre sous Louis XIII, 1622 (colour litho)
962811 Louvre sous Louis XIII, 1622 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louvre sous Louis XIII, 1622)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland

Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland, 1573 (engraving)
969170 Polish ambassadors informing Henry, Duke of Anjou that he bas been elected King of Poland, 1573 (engraving) by French School

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Giving of gifts on New Years Day, France (chromolitho)

Giving of gifts on New Years Day, France (chromolitho)
972239 Giving of gifts on New Years Day, France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giving of gifts on New Years Day, France)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX of France (engraving)

Charles IX of France (engraving)
820325 Charles IX of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IX of France.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: People from the Court of the Medici, with Charles IX as Janus in the centre

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

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis - Caterina de Medici with her son Charles IX of

Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis - Caterina de Medici with her son Charles IX of
XEE4159616 Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis - Caterina de Medici with her son Charles IX of France - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee a mes grandenfants" - by Francois

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of Charles IX of France (engraving)

Portrait of Charles IX of France (engraving)
819351 Portrait of Charles IX of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles IX of France. Engraved by John Chapman)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1566 (black chalk and sanguine)

Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1566 (black chalk and sanguine)
BOO73757 Portrait of King Charles IX of France, 1566 (black chalk and sanguine) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 33.5x2.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: The Battle of Moncontour, 30 October 1569, 1587 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Moncontour, 30 October 1569, 1587 (oil on canvas)
SIM133298 The Battle of Moncontour, 30 October 1569, 1587 (oil on canvas) by Snellinck, Jan (1549-1638); 60.8x87.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: coats of arms Lto R)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France (1550-74), c. 1565, engraved by Chevrolat (coloured engraving)

King Charles IX of France (1550-74), c. 1565, engraved by Chevrolat (coloured engraving)
PER287349 King Charles IX of France (1550-74), c.1565, engraved by Chevrolat (coloured engraving) by Chevignard, after (1750-1850); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 (engraving)

The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 (engraving)
3647439 The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colloquy of Poissy, 1561)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX and Henry of Navarre at the Apartment of Marie Touchet (engraving)

Charles IX and Henry of Navarre at the Apartment of Marie Touchet (engraving)
2773871 Charles IX and Henry of Navarre at the Apartment of Marie Touchet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Wheel-Lock Gun, formerly belonging to Charles IX (engraving)

Wheel-Lock Gun, formerly belonging to Charles IX (engraving)
2772388 Wheel-Lock Gun, formerly belonging to Charles IX (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheel-Lock Gun, formerly belonging to Charles IX)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX, King of France, 16th Century (coloured engraving)

Charles IX, King of France, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
976093 Charles IX, King of France, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IX, King of France, 16th Century)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Chateau de Chenonceaux (chromolitho)

Chateau de Chenonceaux (chromolitho)
724743 Chateau de Chenonceaux (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Chenonceaux)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France

King Charles IX of France
LLM455338 King Charles IX of France by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles IX of France)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX (1550-74)

Charles IX (1550-74)
GR13118 Charles IX (1550-74) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; eGordon Roberton Photography Archive; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) par l

Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) par l
FIA5403087 Portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) par l entourage de Francois Clouet (School), End of 16th cen

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) (engraving)

King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) (engraving)
5855273 King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: King Charles IX of France (1550-1574) in short cape, plumed hat

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) - in '

Portrait of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) - in "
LSE4096122 Portrait of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) - in " Histoire de France" by Guizot, 1887 by Unknown Artist

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: King Charles IX of France (engraving)

King Charles IX of France (engraving)
816553 King Charles IX of France (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IX, King of France)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Portrait of Charles IX (1550-74) (oil on panel)

Portrait of Charles IX (1550-74) (oil on panel)
AGN47535 Portrait of Charles IX (1550-74) (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Death of King Charles IX of France, 1574 (chromolitho)

Death of King Charles IX of France, 1574 (chromolitho)
972409 Death of King Charles IX of France, 1574 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of King Charles IX of France, 1574)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Chair of King Charles IX of France, 16th Century (engraving)

Chair of King Charles IX of France, 16th Century (engraving)
977841 Chair of King Charles IX of France, 16th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chair of King Charles IX of France, 16th Century)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (engraving)

Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (engraving)
965953 Charles IX and Catherine de Medici (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IX and Catherine de Medici)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Catherine de Medici and her son, Charles IX of France (chromolitho)

Catherine de Medici and her son, Charles IX of France (chromolitho)
1094038 Catherine de Medici and her son, Charles IX of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Background imageCharles Ix Of France Collection: Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at

Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at
621436 Beza presenting the Confession of the French Protestant Church to the King at the Colloquy of Poissy, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub




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"Charles IX of France: A Troubled Reign Amidst Religious Turmoil" This captivating lithograph depicts Catherine de' Medici, the influential mother of Charles IX, guiding her young son through a tumultuous era in French history. Born in 1550, Charles ascended to the throne at just ten years old and reigned until his untimely death in 1574. During his reign, France was engulfed in religious wars between Protestants and Catholics. The engraving showcasing Pope Gregory XIII receiving the head of Gaspard de Coligny as a gift from King Charles highlights the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572. This tragic event marked a turning point in Charles' rule, forever staining his legacy. Amidst these conflicts, Charles sought guidance from key figures like Coligny himself. The color lithographs portray him seeking advice and counsel from this influential Protestant leader during this turbulent period. A portrait by Clouet captures the essence of King Charles IX during the 1560s when he faced immense challenges as ruler. His face reveals both determination and vulnerability amidst political intrigue and religious tensions. The painting depicting his death at Vincennes Castle showcases Catherine de' Medici beside her dying son—a poignant reminder of their complex relationship throughout his reign. Additionally, illustrations such as "The States General at Orleans" highlight attempts to find solutions through political assemblies while "The Murder of Coligny" portrays one of many violent acts that marred this era. Despite facing numerous trials during his short life, it is undeniable that King Charles IX played a significant role in shaping French history during an era defined by religious conflict and power struggles.