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Emperor Charles 5 Collection

"Emperor Charles V: A Visionary Leader and Diplomat of his Time" In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V stood as a towering figure in European history

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Piece de monnaie d'argent a l'effigie de l'empereur Charles V (Charles Quint) (1500-1558)

Piece de monnaie d'argent a l'effigie de l'empereur Charles V (Charles Quint) (1500-1558)
AIS5374062 Piece de monnaie d'argent a l'effigie de l'empereur Charles V (Charles Quint) (1500-1558).; © Iberfoto

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature)

Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature)
AIS5336646 Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Thumbnail. Codex 2592 fol 75.); © Iberfoto

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Charles V (Charles V) (1500-1558) - Xilography - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Charles V (Charles V) (1500-1558) - Xilography - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
XEE5027066 Portrait of Charles V (Charles V) (1500-1558) - Xilography - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles V (Charles V) (1500-1558) - Xilography - Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Dr. Bayer, chancler of Saxony, gives the Evangelical Confession to the Emperor Charles V

Dr. Bayer, chancler of Saxony, gives the Evangelical Confession to the Emperor Charles V, 1887 (drawing)
UTD4924799 Dr. Bayer, chancler of Saxony, gives the Evangelical Confession to the Emperor Charles V, 1887 (drawing); (add.info.: Dr)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: History of Charles V (1500-58), 1875 (engraving)

History of Charles V (1500-58), 1875 (engraving)
PCT4277339 History of Charles V (1500-58), 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: -Charles V, at the end of his life, built machines (mechanics) and watchmaking mechanisms (clocks - watches)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles Quint, 16th century (engraving)

Charles Quint, 16th century (engraving)
3733338 Charles Quint, 16th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia, 2525, Italy (engraving)

Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia, 2525, Italy (engraving)
3520599 Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia, 2525, Italy (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Antwerp: House of Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558), 1885

Antwerp: House of Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558), 1885
LUX4703274 Antwerp: House of Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558), 1885; (add.info.: Antwerp: House of Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558), 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana)

Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana)
529054 Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana), 1500 - 1558)ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Carlos I of Spain

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The king of France, Francois I, was taken prisoner in the battle of Pavia by Emperor Charles V

The king of France, Francois I, was taken prisoner in the battle of Pavia by Emperor Charles V during the war with
NWI4837445 The king of France, Francois I, was taken prisoner in the battle of Pavia by Emperor Charles V during the war with the Holy Germanic Empire, 1525

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger

History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)
3433712 History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. History. Spain)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Representation of Saint Thomas de Villeneuve (Tomas de Villanueva) (1486-1555)

Representation of Saint Thomas de Villeneuve (Tomas de Villanueva) (1486-1555)
ELD4914100 Representation of Saint Thomas de Villeneuve (Tomas de Villanueva) (1486-1555) named Archeveque of Valencia by Emperor Charles V, 1544

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) before the Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire

History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) before the Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire Charles V during
NWI4939324 History of Religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) before the Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire Charles V during the Diet of Worms

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Meeting between Pope Paul III (Alexander Farnese 1468-1534) and Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)

Meeting between Pope Paul III (Alexander Farnese 1468-1534) and Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)
VEN5032902 Meeting between Pope Paul III (Alexander Farnese 1468-1534) and Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558) in Rocca di Busseto in 1543

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms

History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms
NWI4939301 History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending his point of view before the Diet of Worms (assembled from 28 January to 25 May 1521 under the presidency of Emperor Charles V)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms

History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms
NWI4939265 History of religions: Martin Luther (1483-1546) defending himself before the Diet of Worms (assembled from 28 January to 25 May 1521 under the presidency of Emperor Charles V)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Emperor Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)

Portrait of Emperor Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)
NWI4944659 Portrait of Emperor Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558).; (add.info.: Portrait of Emperor Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving)

King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving)
2628282 King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles V of Spain (1500-1558) and Emperor of Germany, also known as, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Risorgimento: The Death of Enrico Cairoli (1840-1867) at the Battle of Villa Glori on 23/10/1867

Risorgimento: The Death of Enrico Cairoli (1840-1867) at the Battle of Villa Glori on 23/10/1867 Painting by Gerolamo
VEN5031656 Risorgimento: The Death of Enrico Cairoli (1840-1867) at the Battle of Villa Glori on 23/10/1867 Painting by Gerolamo (Girolamo) Induno (1825-1890)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Emperor Charles V or Charles V (1500-1558), King of Spain and Saint Germanic Emperor

Portrait of Emperor Charles V or Charles V (1500-1558), King of Spain and Saint Germanic Emperor
NWI4945475 Portrait of Emperor Charles V or Charles V (1500-1558), King of Spain and Saint Germanic Emperor. Engraving after a painting by Tiziano Vecellio called The Titian (1485-1576).; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Everything is lost for the honor Francois I writing to his mother Louise de Savoy after the battle

Everything is lost for the honor Francois I writing to his mother Louise de Savoy after the battle of Pavia
ELD4925570 Everything is lost for the honor Francois I writing to his mother Louise de Savoy after the battle of Pavia on 24/02/1525

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy

Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy, 1875 (engraving)
PCT4277313 Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy, 1875 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644857 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V (1500-1558) german emperor, spanish king, here with necklace of the Order of the Golden

Charles V (1500-1558) german emperor, spanish king, here with necklace of the Order of the Golden Fleece, engraving
1760540 Charles V (1500-1558) german emperor, spanish king, here with necklace of the Order of the Golden Fleece, engraving; (add.info.: Charles V (1500-1558) german emperor, spanish king

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Young Charles V (1500-1558) arriving in Spain in 1516 (engraving)

Young Charles V (1500-1558) arriving in Spain in 1516 (engraving)
1760539 Young Charles V (1500-1558) arriving in Spain in 1516 (engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Apostle Saint James the Greater Preaching, page from the Antiphonary of Charles V (1500-1558)

The Apostle Saint James the Greater Preaching, page from the Antiphonary of Charles V (1500-1558)
AIS5369967 The Apostle Saint James the Greater Preaching, page from the Antiphonary of Charles V (1500-1558), 1537 (illuminated manuscript); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Francisco Pizarro (in fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador

Francisco Pizarro (in fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador
NWI4921186 Francisco Pizarro (in fr. Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador, before the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V or V (1500-1558)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Ippolito de Porto (Hippolyte) received by Charles V (1500-1558)

Ippolito de Porto (Hippolyte) received by Charles V (1500-1558) Anonymous frescoes from Villa Porto di Torri Vicenza
VEN5032599 Ippolito de Porto (Hippolyte) received by Charles V (1500-1558) Anonymous frescoes from Villa Porto di Torri Vicenza Italy; © Marage Photos

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: War of Religions: The entry of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), King, of Spain

War of Religions: The entry of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), King, of Spain
NWI4944783 War of Religions: The entry of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), King, of Spain and Pope Clement VIII or Clemens VIII or Clemente VIII (Ippolito Aldobrandini, 1536-1605) in Bologna

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles Quint and Francis I, 1909 (illustration)

Charles Quint and Francis I, 1909 (illustration)
8698365 Charles Quint and Francis I, 1909 (illustration) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: History. France. Charles V of Spain (Charles Quint, Holy Roman Empire) at the castle of Amboise

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Bringuenarilles or Charles V (1500-1558) image in 'Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel' by Francois

Bringuenarilles or Charles V (1500-1558) image in "Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4933398 Bringuenarilles or Charles V (1500-1558) image in "Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The seat of Tunis by Charles V, 1565 (tapestry)

The seat of Tunis by Charles V, 1565 (tapestry)
ETI4396574 The seat of Tunis by Charles V, 1565 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tapestry of Belgium preserved at the Hotel de Ville de Mechelen.)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Dominican priest and missionary Bartolome de las Casas (1484-1566)

Dominican priest and missionary Bartolome de las Casas (1484-1566) against King of Spain Charles I (Charles V)
ELD4859672 Dominican priest and missionary Bartolome de las Casas (1484-1566) against King of Spain Charles I (Charles V); circa 1520

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)
529631 The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry); (add.info.: It was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879

Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879
6356741 Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799), Italian biologist

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Tunis take

Tunis take
1996163 Tunis take; (add.info.: History. Tunisia. Capture of Tunis by the army of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1535. Engraving by Hogenberg, Germany, 16th cent, .); Photo © CCI

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525
JLJ4621116 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525. Illustration, 1909, by Albert Robida (1848-1926). Particuliere collection

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait in foot of Charles V (1500-1558) King of Spain

Portrait in foot of Charles V (1500-1558) King of Spain
JLJ4612967 Portrait in foot of Charles V (1500-1558) King of Spain, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Germanic. Detail. Painting of the Flemish school, 17th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2.4 x 0.9m

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste (litho)

Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste (litho)
STC358025 Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste (litho) by Agrasot y Juan, Joaquin (1837-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V)

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Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving)

Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915279 Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Meeting between Pope Paul III and Charles Quint at Rocca di Busseto en 1543, 1866 (engraving)

Meeting between Pope Paul III and Charles Quint at Rocca di Busseto en 1543, 1866 (engraving)
ELD4954370 Meeting between Pope Paul III and Charles Quint at Rocca di Busseto en 1543, 1866 (engraving) by Mistrali, Franco (fl.1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Francis I of France and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, illustration from Histoire de France

Francis I of France and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, illustration from Histoire de France, 1935 (colour litho)
PCT4276126 Francis I of France and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, illustration from Histoire de France, 1935 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Charles Quint, published in 1920 (litho)

Portrait of Charles Quint, published in 1920 (litho)
KW349643 Portrait of Charles Quint, published in 1920 (litho) by Beham, Barthel (1504-40) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, from Das Evangelium in der Verfolgung by Bernhard Rogge)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Harbinger of Charles Quint received by Francois I, 1909 (illustration)

Harbinger of Charles Quint received by Francois I, 1909 (illustration)
1858427 Harbinger of Charles Quint received by Francois I, 1909 (illustration) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Harbinger of Charles Quint received by french king Francois 1st (1494-1547)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Charles V, 1549 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Charles V, 1549 (oil on canvas)
7064136 Portrait of Charles V, 1549 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles V, 1549)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Campaign of Charles V against the Turks, detail of an archer from 'The Capture of La Goletta'

Campaign of Charles V against the Turks, detail of an archer from "The Capture of La Goletta"
XAM71647 Campaign of Charles V against the Turks, detail of an archer from "The Capture of La Goletta", 1535 (charcoal and w/c on paper) by Vermeyen




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"Emperor Charles V: A Visionary Leader and Diplomat of his Time" In the 16th century, Emperor Charles V stood as a towering figure in European history. With Martin Luther boldly confronting him, and his brother Ferdinand by his side, this engraving captures a pivotal moment in religious reform. Another engraving depicts the meeting between Pope Paul III and Charles Quint at Rocca di Busseto in 1543. It showcases the emperor's diplomatic prowess as he navigated complex relationships with both religious leaders and political rivals. The illustration from Histoire de France shows Francis I of France engaging with Charles V, highlighting their rivalry for power during this era of territorial disputes. This color lithograph brings to life their intense interactions on the grand stage of European politics. A portrait published in 1920 immortalizes Charles Quint's regal presence. The lithograph reveals his commanding gaze and dignified demeanor that commanded respect across continents. The harbinger of Charles Quint received by Francois I is depicted in an enchanting illustration from 1909. It portrays the emperor's ability to captivate even his adversaries through charisma and strategic alliances. An oil painting from 1549 showcases a more intimate portrayal of Charles V, capturing not only his imperial stature but also revealing glimpses into his inner thoughts and emotions. The campaign against the Turks was one of many military endeavors undertaken by Emperor Charles V. Detailed charcoal sketches depict scenes such as archers preparing for battle or women shouldering heavy burdens—a testament to the diverse challenges faced during these campaigns. An equestrian portrait painted between 1621-27 exudes majesty as it immortalizes Emperor Charles V astride a noble steed—an embodiment of power, authority, and leadership that defined his reign. Lastly, "Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste" lithograph symbolizes the end of an era—the retirement years spent reflecting on past achievements and contemplating a life of spiritual devotion.