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Emperor Charles 5 Collection (#3)

"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: Portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) Painting by Augustine Quesnel (1595-1661

Portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) Painting by Augustine Quesnel (1595-1661
JLJ4614460 Portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) Painting by Augustine Quesnel (1595-1661) after Tiziano Vecellio known as Le Titian (1485-1576) 16th century

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy)

Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy)
XEE4141267 Risorgimento - Battle of Montebello della Battaglia (Italy), 21 May 1859: French general Elie Frederic Forey (1804 - 1872), commander of the Italian army

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk

Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk
827560 Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk, pen and brown and black ink, with grey wash) by Novelli, Pietro Antonio (1729-1804); 35.7x48.5

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3646455 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Duke Ulrich of Wuttemberg humbles himself before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, 1548 (engraving)

Duke Ulrich of Wuttemberg humbles himself before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, 1548 (engraving)
3647442 Duke Ulrich of Wuttemberg humbles himself before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, 1548 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V (1500-58) (engraving)

Charles V (1500-58) (engraving)
3786346 Charles V (1500-58) (engraving); (add.info.: Charles V - portrait of Holy Roman emperor 24 February 1500 - 21 September 1558. Known as Carlos I de Espana y V de Alemania in Spain. From Prof)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)

King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)
5996223 King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho)

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho)
1093536 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558)

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

Charles V of Spain (engraving)
971053 Charles V of Spain (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V of Spain)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands, 1523 (colour litho)

Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands, 1523 (colour litho)
969016 Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands, 1523 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of Charles V, Groningen, Netherlands)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)

Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)
972374 Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Lancier of Charles V guards and a Swiss Yeoman (chromolitho)

Lancier of Charles V guards and a Swiss Yeoman (chromolitho)
964306 Lancier of Charles V guards and a Swiss Yeoman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Flight of Charles V (engraving)

Flight of Charles V (engraving)
727823 Flight of Charles V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight of Charles V)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525

Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525
LLM461663 Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Detail of Troops of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese and of Charles V leaving for war against

Detail of Troops of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese and of Charles V leaving for war against
808756 Detail of Troops of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese and of Charles V leaving for war against Lutherans, in the Hall of Farnesina (fresco) by Zuccaro

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Margaret of France visiting her brother, illustration from Francois Ier

Margaret of France visiting her brother, illustration from Francois Ier
STC441435 Margaret of France visiting her brother, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia

The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia
STC441431 The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Emperor Charles V and Cosimo I de Medici at Porta Camollia, Siena

Emperor Charles V and Cosimo I de Medici at Porta Camollia, Siena
BCC393565 Emperor Charles V and Cosimo I de Medici at Porta Camollia, Siena, plate from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Submission of Philip, Landgrave of Hesen in 1547, plate 12 from

The Submission of Philip, Landgrave of Hesen in 1547, plate 12 from
BCC393563 The Submission of Philip, Landgrave of Hesen in 1547, plate 12 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V, engraved by Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert (1522-90)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Francis I and Charles V at Saint-Denis (colour litho)

Francis I and Charles V at Saint-Denis (colour litho)
2818427 Francis I and Charles V at Saint-Denis (colour litho) by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V at Saint-Denis)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Election a l Empire (28 juin 1519) (colour litho)

Election a l Empire (28 juin 1519) (colour litho)
3095654 Election a l Empire (28 juin 1519) (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election a l Empire (28 juin 1519)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther

The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther (engraving)
1107427 The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther (engraving) by English School

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: King Charles V, 1501-1600 (oil on canvas)

King Charles V, 1501-1600 (oil on canvas)
BFM286686 King Charles V, 1501-1600 (oil on canvas) by German School, (17th century); 42.5x29.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (1503-75), Spanish politician

Portrait of Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (1503-75), Spanish politician
AII79530 Portrait of Diego Hurtado de Mendoza (1503-75), Spanish politician by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V (1500-58) Alessandro (1546-92) and Ottaviano Farnese Leading the Army Against

Charles V (1500-58) Alessandro (1546-92) and Ottaviano Farnese Leading the Army Against
BEN95811 Charles V (1500-58) Alessandro (1546-92) and Ottaviano Farnese Leading the Army Against the Landgrave Phillip of Hesse in 1546 from the Sala dei Fasti Farnese

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Emperor Charles V (1500-58) Receiving the World, c. 1529 (oil on canvas)

Emperor Charles V (1500-58) Receiving the World, c. 1529 (oil on canvas)
NUL125175 Emperor Charles V (1500-58) Receiving the World, c.1529 (oil on canvas) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); 212x158 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) announces the abdication of his power over the Low

The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) announces the abdication of his power over the Low
CHT195237 The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) announces the abdication of his power over the Low Countries to his son and heir Philip II (1527-98)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Ball at the Court of Francis I (1494-1547) 1909 (litho)

Ball at the Court of Francis I (1494-1547) 1909 (litho)
CHT166635 Ball at the Court of Francis I (1494-1547) 1909 (litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry)

The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry)
XIR179479 The Battle of Pavia. The Capture of Francois I (1494-1547) 24th February 1525 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Detail of Entrance of Emperor Charles V (1500-58) into Antwerp in 1520

Detail of Entrance of Emperor Charles V (1500-58) into Antwerp in 1520
XKH141423 Detail of Entrance of Emperor Charles V (1500-58) into Antwerp in 1520, 1878 (oil on canvas) (see also 141421, 141422 and 141424) by Makart

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Battle of Pavia. Tapestry. 17th century. Museum of Capodimonte, Naples

Battle of Pavia. Tapestry. 17th century. Museum of Capodimonte, Naples
GIA4816545 Battle of Pavia. Tapestry. 17th century. Museum of Capodimonte, Naples. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Battle of Pavia)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V of Spain, 1605 (oil on canvas)

Charles V of Spain, 1605 (oil on canvas)
FIA5401600 Charles V of Spain, 1605 (oil on canvas) by Pantoja de la Cruz, Juan (1551-1608); 183x110 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The banquet of the monarchs of the house of Austria Detail depicting Charles V (Charles V

The banquet of the monarchs of the house of Austria Detail depicting Charles V (Charles V
JLJ4674634 The banquet of the monarchs of the house of Austria Detail depicting Charles V (Charles V, 1500-1558) sitting next to him his wife Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Burgundy heraut, sent by Charles V (1500-1558), was received by Francois I (1494-1547

The Burgundy heraut, sent by Charles V (1500-1558), was received by Francois I (1494-1547
JLJ4620995 The Burgundy heraut, sent by Charles V (1500-1558), was received by Francois I (1494-1547) in the grand hall of the Parliamentarom in Paris, first half of the 16th century

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

Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525
XEE4415458 Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24, 1525. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Pavia (Italy), February 24

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Charles V (1500-1558), Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire from 1519 to 1556

Portrait of Charles V (1500-1558), Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire from 1519 to 1556
XEE4415448 Portrait of Charles V (1500-1558), Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire from 1519 to 1556. Engraving of the 19th century

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Charles V, Emperor of Germany, 16th century (painting)

Portrait of Charles V, Emperor of Germany, 16th century (painting)
LRI4581446 Portrait of Charles V, Emperor of Germany, 16th century (painting) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576) (manner of); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V received by Francois I at the abbey of Saint Denis in 1540

Charles V received by Francois I at the abbey of Saint Denis in 1540
JLJ4689303 Charles V received by Francois I at the abbey of Saint Denis in 1540. Painting by Antoine Jean Gros (1771-1835), 1812. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2.69 x 1.67

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany Hunting deer. Detail

Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany Hunting deer. Detail
JLJ4613253 Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany Hunting deer. Detail. Painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). 16th century. Madrid

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Road to the Imperial Sacred by Charles V (1500-1558) in Bologna (Italy), February 24

The Road to the Imperial Sacred by Charles V (1500-1558) in Bologna (Italy), February 24
LSE4317566 The Road to the Imperial Sacred by Charles V (1500-1558) in Bologna (Italy), February 24, 1530 - Painting by Juan de la Corte (circa 1585-1662), oil on canvas

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Emperor Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558). Painting by Tiziano Vecellio

Emperor Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558). Painting by Tiziano Vecellio
LSE4315112 Emperor Charles V (Charles of Habsburg, 1500-1558). Painting by Tiziano Vecellio (Tiziano Vecelli or Tiziano da Cador), known as Titian or Titian (1477-1576), oil on canvas, 16th century

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525)

Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525)
XEE4116430 Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Abdication of CHARLES V, 1500-58 Holy Roman Emperor, in favour of his son Philip II

Abdication of CHARLES V, 1500-58 Holy Roman Emperor, in favour of his son Philip II
XEE4156683 Abdication of CHARLES V, 1500-58 Holy Roman Emperor, in favour of his son Philip II, 1527-98 King of Spain - " The abdication of Emperor Charles V (Charles V)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Emperor Charles V with Dog, 1532 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Emperor Charles V with Dog, 1532 (oil on canvas)
5302739 Portrait of Emperor Charles V with Dog, 1532 (oil on canvas) by Seisenegger, Jakob (1505-67); 231x149 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Charles V (1500 - 1558)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Luther before the Diet at Worms, illustration from The History of Protestantism

Luther before the Diet at Worms, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619614 Luther before the Diet at Worms, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Battle of Pavia. The Advance of Charles V (1500-58) (tapestry

The Battle of Pavia. The Advance of Charles V (1500-58) (tapestry
XIR156716 The Battle of Pavia. The Advance of Charles V (1500-58) (tapestry) (see 1481147 for detail) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait bust of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (1500-58) (bronze)

Portrait bust of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (1500-58) (bronze)
XAM198138 Portrait bust of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (1500-58) (bronze) by Leoni, Leone (1509-90); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Ali Meyer; Italian, out of copyright




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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.