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Emperor Charles V Collection (#5)

Emperor Charles V: A Powerful Figure in European History Emperor Charles V, a prominent ruler of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on European history

Background imageEmperor Charles V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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 V 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)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Youth Charles V (1500-1558) (engraving)

Youth Charles V (1500-1558) (engraving)
3781357 Youth Charles V (1500-1558) (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 V Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Charles V

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V
FIA5401960 Portrait of the Emperor Charles V by Vermeyen, Jan Cornelisz (1500-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) by Vermeyen, Jan Cornelisz

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: King Charles V (Charles V, 1500-1558) with Charles II, Duke of Orleans (1522-1545

King Charles V (Charles V, 1500-1558) with Charles II, Duke of Orleans (1522-1545
XEE4157931 King Charles V (Charles V, 1500-1558) with Charles II, Duke of Orleans (1522-1545) accompanying him on the back of his horse in Fontainebleau - The Duke of Orleans

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

Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
819686 Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: The Solemn Entrance of Emperor Charles V, Francis I and Alessandro Farnese to Paris in

The Solemn Entrance of Emperor Charles V, Francis I and Alessandro Farnese to Paris in
808763 The Solemn Entrance of Emperor Charles V, Francis I and Alessandro Farnese to Paris in 1540, from the Sala dei Fasti Farnese, 1557-66 (fresco) by Zuccaro

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Marble bust of Charles V

Marble bust of Charles V
3563829 Marble bust of Charles V by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Marble bust of Charles V; in the National Museum of Capodimonte)

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

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving)
3646255 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Chateau de Chambord (chromolitho)

Chateau de Chambord (chromolitho)
724752 Chateau de Chambord (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau de Chambord)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Charles V at Fuggers (engraving)

Charles V at Fuggers (engraving)
727826 Charles V at Fuggers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V at Fugger s)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Charles V against the Lutherans (fresco)

Charles V against the Lutherans (fresco)
703117 Charles V against the Lutherans (fresco) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Voterbo, Lazio, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: The Conquest of Tunis in 1535, plate 7 from The Military Achievements of Emperor

The Conquest of Tunis in 1535, plate 7 from The Military Achievements of Emperor
BCC393561 The Conquest of Tunis in 1535, plate 7 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V, engraved by Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert (1522-90), 1555 (engraving & etching) by Heemskerck

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Interview of Aigues-Mortes, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier

Interview of Aigues-Mortes, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441443 Interview of Aigues-Mortes, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Robida

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: The King at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier

The King at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441433 The King at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Robida

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Emperor Charles V visiting the Fuggers, 1882 (litho)

Emperor Charles V visiting the Fuggers, 1882 (litho)
446538 Emperor Charles V visiting the Fuggers, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Charles V (1500-58) with Alessandro Farnese (1546-92) at Worms

Charles V (1500-58) with Alessandro Farnese (1546-92) at Worms
BEN95812 Charles V (1500-58) with Alessandro Farnese (1546-92) at Worms, from the Sala dei Fasti Farnese (Hall of the Splendors of the Farnese) 1557-66 (fresco) (see also 156715) by Zuccaro

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

Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c
XIR244103 Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c.1630-40 (tapestry) (detail) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee du Temps, Besancon, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: The Battle of Pavia (engraving)

The Battle of Pavia (engraving)
971179 The Battle of Pavia (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Pavia)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: The Emperor arrived leaning on the shoulder of a tall handsome lad

The Emperor arrived leaning on the shoulder of a tall handsome lad
3083037 The Emperor arrived leaning on the shoulder of a tall handsome lad, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: The Emperor Charles V at the court of Francis I of France (chromolitho)

The Emperor Charles V at the court of Francis I of France (chromolitho)
1094238 The Emperor Charles V at the court of Francis I of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Charles sees the Play of the Masks, illustration from

Charles sees the Play of the Masks, illustration from
619693 Charles sees the Play of the Masks, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageEmperor Charles V Collection: Charles V Escaping Across the Mountians (engraving)

Charles V Escaping Across the Mountians (engraving)
655791 Charles V Escaping Across the Mountians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V Escaping Across the Mountians)

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

The Abdication of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c
XIR167806 The Abdication of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c.1630-40 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (17th century); 415x385 cm; Musee du Temps, Besancon




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Emperor Charles V: A Powerful Figure in European History Emperor Charles V, a prominent ruler of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on European history. In this captivating engraving from the 1850s, we see Martin Luther standing before Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand. This meeting symbolizes the clash between religious reform and political authority. Another significant encounter depicted in an enchanting engraving from 1866 is the meeting between Pope Paul III and Charles Quint at Rocca di Busseto in 1543. This gathering highlights the complex relationship between church and state during that era. The illustration from Histoire de France showcases a fascinating moment when Francis I of France engages with Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Their interaction reveals the intricate web of alliances and rivalries that shaped European politics during their reigns. A striking lithograph published in 1920 captures a portrait of Charles Quint, providing us with a glimpse into his regal persona. The attention to detail emphasizes his power and influence as one of Europe's most formidable rulers. Intrigue unfolds in another illustration from 1909 depicting the harbinger of Charles Quint being received by Francois I. This scene reflects diplomatic maneuverings amidst shifting alliances among European powers. Charles V's later years are portrayed poignantly in a lithograph titled "Charles V Entering a Monastery at St. Yuste. " It depicts his decision to retire from ruling after realizing the futility of pursuing absolute power. One cannot forget one of history's most iconic moments: Luther defiantly standing before Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521. This event marked a turning point for religious freedom as Luther defended his beliefs against imperial authority. An intriguing image shows Emperor Charles V alongside the Fuggers, renowned merchants who played an influential role during this period. Their alliance demonstrates how economic interests intertwined with political power during the Renaissance.