Henry 3 King Of France Collection

Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy (1510-1589), ceramist
ELD4951083 Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy (1510-1589), ceramist, imprisoned at the Bastille around 1588 (King of France Henry III visiting Bernard Palissy)

Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) (King of France Henry III)
ELD4920472 Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) (King of France Henry III) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

King Henry III, Henry III of France. Illustration by Dunand, lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571375 King Henry III, Henry III of France. Illustration by Dunand, lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 48 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

King Henry III of France. Illustration by Dunand, lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery
FLO4571360 King Henry III of France. Illustration by Dunand, lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 48 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's

A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving)
1761304 A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 (engraving); (add.info.: A ball at the court of Henry III of France in 1574-1589 The King stands at left with his mother)

Portrait of the Queen of France Louise by Lorraine Vaudemont (Lorraine-Vaudemont) (1554-1601)
ELD4842046 Portrait of the Queen of France Louise by Lorraine Vaudemont (Lorraine-Vaudemont) (1554-1601), wife of King Henry III (Portrait of Louise of Lorraine queen of France)

Satirical representation of the king's minions, favorites of the king of France Henri III as hermaphrodites
ELD4872011 Satirical representation of the king's minions, favorites of the king of France Henri III as hermaphrodites

Map of France under King Henry III between 1547 and 1589 (Map of France at the times of king Henry III)
ELD4930178 Map of France under King Henry III between 1547 and 1589 (Map of France at the times of king Henry III) Plate from Houze's "Atlas Universel"

Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of the Confrerie
ELD4870120 Representation of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit Procession of the Confrerie instituted by the King on 23/03/1585

Day of the Barricades: the regente Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) meeting Duke Henry I of Guise (1549-1588)
ELD4870064 Day of the Barricades: the regente Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589) meeting Duke Henry I of Guise (1549-1588) head of the Holy League, 12/05/1588" (Henry I)

Portrait of Henry III, Duke of Anjou (1551-1589), King of France from 1574 to 1589 and King of Poland
AIS5375554 Portrait of Henry III, Duke of Anjou (1551-1589), King of France from 1574 to 1589 and King of Poland, 1574 (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Anonymous painting.); © Iberfoto

Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus
ELD4961158 Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus, Louis de Maugiron and Guy d'Arces, lord of Livarot, against Francois de Riberac

King Henry III of France (1551-1589) inspecting a military garrison Detail Painting by Arnold Scheffer (1839-1873)
SYC4193549 King Henry III of France (1551-1589) inspecting a military garrison Detail Painting by Arnold Scheffer (1839-1873) 1869 Dim 94x130 cm Chateau de Blois; (add.info)

Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball
JEB4861560 Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball and a hat decorating a star-shaped brooch. Anonymous painting. Oil on wood. Dim: 52, 6x40, 8cm

The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur)
ELD4926939 The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur) ending the fifth war of religion

King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236753 King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry III of France, 1551-1589)

Portrait of King Henry III (1551-1589) of France with his cuties. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946)
XEE4177323 Portrait of King Henry III (1551-1589) of France with his cuties. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Portrait of The French King Henry III (1551-1589), c. 1582-86 (painting)
YOU4419798 Portrait of The French King Henry III (1551-1589), c.1582-86 (painting) by Quesnel, Francois (1543-1619) (attr.to); 66x52 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas)
YOU4419343 The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse)

Mort de Henri III (engraving)
7194197 Mort de Henri III (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mort de Henri III)

Assassinat de Henri III; Mort de Jacques Clement (engraving)
7194195 Assassinat de Henri III; Mort de Jacques Clement (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassinat de Henri III; Mort de Jacques Clement)

Henry III of France (engraving)
816579 Henry III of France (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III of France, King of France)

Henry III of France (litho)
816785 Henry III of France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III of France.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Henry III of France (engraving)
816789 Henry III of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III of France)

King Henry III of France (1551-1589), wearing the necklace of the Order of the Holy Spirit - Lithography after an
FLO4616968 King Henry III of France (1551-1589), wearing the necklace of the Order of the Holy Spirit - Lithography after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

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"Tragic Endings: The Assassination of Henry III, King of France" In the tumultuous era of religious conflict and political unrest, the life of Henry III, King of France (1551-1589), was marked by both significant achievements and a tragic demise. His reign witnessed pivotal events that shaped the course of French history. One such event was the signing of the Edict of Beaulieu on May 6, 1576. This landmark agreement brought an end to the fifth war of religion and recognized Protestant worship while granting it numerous guarantees. It symbolized Henry's efforts towards religious tolerance in a deeply divided nation. However, internal strife continued to plague his reign. On December 23, 1588, Henry III shocked many by ordering the assassination of Henri I de Lorraine-Guise, known as "the Balafre, " at the castle of Blois. This act demonstrated his determination to suppress opposition from powerful Catholic factions within France. Yet fate had its own plans for Henry III. On August 1, 1589, Jacques Clement—a Dominican religious supporter aligned with the Catholic League—stabbed him to death during a private audience. The king's assassination sent shockwaves throughout Europe and forever altered French history. The tragedy unfolded as Clement pulled a knife from his sleeve while presenting a letter from Count Brenn to unsuspecting King Henry III. In an engraving from that time or later representations like Hugues Merle's painting in 1863 or Charles Barthelemy Durupt's work in 1832 capture this fateful moment when power clashed with fanaticism. Henry III died in the arms of another key figure in this period—the future King Henri IV (Henry IV). Their encounter would shape not only their personal destinies but also pave way for greater stability through Henri IV's eventual ascension to power and conversion to Catholicism. Despite his controversial legacy, Henry III's reign remains a significant chapter in French history.