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Emperor Charles 5 Collection (#4)

"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: Emperor Charles V (1500-58) at the Convent of Yuste, 1856 (oil on canvas)

Emperor Charles V (1500-58) at the Convent of Yuste, 1856 (oil on canvas)
RHC12427 Emperor Charles V (1500-58) at the Convent of Yuste, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Elmore, Alfred W. (1815-81); 121.8x167.5 cm; Royal Holloway

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Emperor Charles V (1500-58) c. 1515 (oil on panel)

Emperor Charles V (1500-58) c. 1515 (oil on panel)
FIT58202 Emperor Charles V (1500-58) c.1515 (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); 44.5x33.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

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

Charles V (1500-58) (engraving)
STC188611 Charles V (1500-58) (engraving) by Lombard or Lombart, Pierre (1612-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: wearing Order of the Golden Fleece; King of Spain (as Charles I) (1516-56)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Carlos I (1500-58) and Felipe II (1527-99) (oil on canvas)

Carlos I (1500-58) and Felipe II (1527-99) (oil on canvas)
BBC186483 Carlos I (1500-58) and Felipe II (1527-99) (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Universidad de Granada, Spain; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V; ); Spanish

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: King Francis I at the battle of Pavia

King Francis I at the battle of Pavia
LLM455271 King Francis I at the battle of Pavia by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Francis I at the battle of Pavia, 1525)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Reception of Charles V in Amboise, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier

Reception of Charles V in Amboise, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441444 Reception of Charles V in Amboise, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Flight of the Emperor Charles V in 1552 from the Protestant Lutheran forces led by

Flight of the Emperor Charles V in 1552 from the Protestant Lutheran forces led by
446522 Flight of the Emperor Charles V in 1552 from the Protestant Lutheran forces led by the Elector Maurice of Saxony, 1882 (litho) by English School

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Truce of Nice between Francois I and the Emperor Charles V in 1538, in the centre

The Truce of Nice between Francois I and the Emperor Charles V in 1538, in the centre
808753 The Truce of Nice between Francois I and the Emperor Charles V in 1538, in the centre, Pope Paul III Farnese, elected in 1534 (fresco) by Zuccaro

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Detail of Charles V (1500-58) on horseback, from The Taking of Tunis

Detail of Charles V (1500-58) on horseback, from The Taking of Tunis
XIR167805 Detail of Charles V (1500-58) on horseback, from The Taking of Tunis, The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c. 1630-40 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee du Temps, Besancon

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Abdication of the Emperor Charles V (engraving)

Abdication of the Emperor Charles V (engraving)
655792 Abdication of the Emperor Charles V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abdication of the Emperor Charles V)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V in a military camp

Charles V in a military camp
3780808 Charles V in a military camp by Schaufelein, Hans Leonard (c.1480-c.1539); (add.info.: Charles V in a military camp at the height of his power)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1530 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1530 (oil on panel)
3545906 Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, c. 1530 (oil on panel) by Vermeyen, Jan Cornelisz (1500-1559) (after); 16.4x14 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3646275 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by Beham, Barthel (1504-40) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V (1500-1558), Holy Roman Emperor

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

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3646522 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558). After a painting by Titian

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Luther before the Diet of Worms (chromolitho)

Luther before the Diet of Worms (chromolitho)
3093657 Luther before the Diet of Worms (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther before the Diet of Worms. Luther auf dem Reichstage in Worms)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: They were to humbly implore the Emperors forgiveness, illustration from

They were to humbly implore the Emperors forgiveness, illustration from
3083036 They were to humbly implore the Emperors forgiveness, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Pizarro before Charles V (engraving)

Pizarro before Charles V (engraving)
2808059 Pizarro before Charles V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pizarro before Charles V.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V flies before the Protestants (engraving)

Charles V flies before the Protestants (engraving)
966162 Charles V flies before the Protestants (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V flies before the Protestants)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Capture of Francis I (engraving)

Capture of Francis I (engraving)
965996 Capture of Francis I (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Francis I)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Titian and Emperor Charles V (chromolitho)

Titian and Emperor Charles V (chromolitho)
1093691 Titian and Emperor Charles V (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titian and Emperor Charles V)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V at the Monastery of St Just (gravure)

Charles V at the Monastery of St Just (gravure)
964383 Charles V at the Monastery of St Just (gravure) by Vriendt, Juliaan de (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V at the Monastery of St Just)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The entry of Charles V into Antwerp (gravure)

The entry of Charles V into Antwerp (gravure)
981677 The entry of Charles V into Antwerp (gravure) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The entry of Charles V into Antwerp)

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)
LRI4581430 Portrait of Charles V Emperor of Germany, 16th century (painting) by Seisenegger, Jakob (1505-67); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

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

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3647417 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: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
3639044 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V (1500-1558)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Young Charles V, 1909 (engraving)

Young Charles V, 1909 (engraving)
3780783 Young Charles V, 1909 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: Charles V as a youth. Charles V Holy Roman emperor 24 February 1500 - 21 September 1558)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving)

Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving)
727483 Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Guests Waiting Outside the Cathedral of Bologna at the Coronation of Emperor Charles V in 1536

Guests Waiting Outside the Cathedral of Bologna at the Coronation of Emperor Charles V in 1536 (chromolitho)
735441 Guests Waiting Outside the Cathedral of Bologna at the Coronation of Emperor Charles V in 1536 (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558) (chromolitho)

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558) (chromolitho)
724777 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558).); © Look and Learn

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V (1500-58) leaving the town of Dort (oil on canvas)

Charles V (1500-58) leaving the town of Dort (oil on canvas)
LST257069 Charles V (1500-58) leaving the town of Dort (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); 59.1x98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor; King of Spain, Naples)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c

The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c
XIR244102 The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c.1630-40 (tapestry) (detail of 167804) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee du Temps, Besancon

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles

The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles
619687 The Three Protestant Ambassadors before the Emperor Charles, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Testone of Charles V (1500-58) Duke of Milan, engraved by Dye

Testone of Charles V (1500-58) Duke of Milan, engraved by Dye
FIT168054 Testone of Charles V (1500-58) Duke of Milan, engraved by Dye, 1535-56 (obverse) (silver) (for reverse see 168055) by Leoni, Leone (1509-90); diameter: 3.1cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Bourgogne herald, sent by Charles V, received by Francis I in the Great hall of

The Bourgogne herald, sent by Charles V, received by Francis I in the Great hall of
STC441438 The Bourgogne herald, sent by Charles V, received by Francis I in the Great hall of Parliament, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Submission of William II, Duke of Cleves, in 1543, plate 8 from

The Submission of William II, Duke of Cleves, in 1543, plate 8 from
BCC393562 The Submission of William II, Duke of Cleves, in 1543, plate 8 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V, engraved by Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert (1522-90)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Coronation of Emperor Charles V in Bologna by Pope Clement VII (oil on canvas)

Coronation of Emperor Charles V in Bologna by Pope Clement VII (oil on canvas)
LSE4314683 Coronation of Emperor Charles V in Bologna by Pope Clement VII (oil on canvas) by Crayer, Gaspar de (1584-1669) (after); Musee Ingres, Montauban

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Lissas memories (colour litho)

Lissas memories (colour litho)
2808801 Lissas memories (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lissas memories. The Palestro chains that were around the Austrian monument of the battle)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: The Emperor Charles V addressing the Estates on Resigning the Crown to his Son (engraving)

The Emperor Charles V addressing the Estates on Resigning the Crown to his Son (engraving)
2791203 The Emperor Charles V addressing the Estates on Resigning the Crown to his Son (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)

King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)
5997274 King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho) by Treidler, Adolph (1846-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500 - 1558) aged 35 with his dog Sampere

Portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500 - 1558) aged 35 with his dog Sampere
JLJ4688957 Portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500 - 1558) aged 35 with his dog Sampere. Tiziano Vecellio dit Le Titian (1485-1576), 1532. h s/t. Sun: 1, 92 x 1, 11m

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Profile portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558)'

Profile portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558)"
JLJ4579578 Profile portrait of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558)" Relief in sculpted bronze by Leone Leoni (1509-1590). Paris, Louvre Museum by Leoni, Leone (1509-90); Louvre, Paris

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait in foot of Charles V (1500-1558) in thirty second count of Flanders Engraving of

Portrait in foot of Charles V (1500-1558) in thirty second count of Flanders Engraving of
JLJ4590292 Portrait in foot of Charles V (1500-1558) in thirty second count of Flanders Engraving of the 16th century Paris, B.N

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King Francois I (1494-1547) in Pavia (Italy

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King Francois I (1494-1547) in Pavia (Italy
JLJ4621124 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King Francois I (1494-1547) in Pavia (Italy) on February 24, 1525, grave of a horse, fought against the cloud of attackers around him

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany The emperor is representative

Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany The emperor is representative
JLJ4613251 Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany The emperor is representative on the left probably. Detail. Painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). 16th century. Madrid

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598) at the age of 24, son of Charles V

Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598) at the age of 24, son of Charles V
JLJ4690930 Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598) at the age of 24, son of Charles V. Painting by Tiziano Vecellio called The Titian (1485-1576), 1551. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 93 x 1, 11m

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Surrender of Francis on the battle-field of Pavia, illustration from Cassell

Surrender of Francis on the battle-field of Pavia, illustration from Cassell
STC385288 Surrender of Francis on the battle-field of Pavia, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany Painting by Lucas Cranach

Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany Painting by Lucas Cranach
JLJ4643416 Hunting in honor of Charles V at Torgau Castle in Germany Painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) 1544. Madrid

Background imageEmperor Charles 5 Collection: Charles V, Emperor of Germany (engraving)

Charles V, Emperor of Germany (engraving)
2791052 Charles V, Emperor of Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Emperor of Germany)




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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.