Huguenot Collection (#2)

Religion. Protestantism. The religious philosopher Jan Hus at the Council of Constance, 1415 Postcard, Czechoslovakia
3434149 Religion. Protestantism. The religious philosopher Jan Hus at the Council of Constance, 1415 Postcard, Czechoslovakia, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Religion. Coll. Part. Religion)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
535857 French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war)

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century
541919 Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

the Huguenots, opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790185 the Huguenots, opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the Huguenots, opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer (1836)); Photo © CCI

Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550
7293482 Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550; (add.info.: Religion. Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora)

Box pews 1870, 1870
3479565 Box pews 1870, 1870; (add.info.: Box pews 1870, Box pew is a type of church pew that is encased in panelling and was prevalent in England)

Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving)
UTD4916067 Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving); (add.info)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
535850 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562)

Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century
541950 Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century. The Spitalfields silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Battle of Dreux december 1562 (engraving)
1752728 Battle of Dreux december 1562 (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between Catholics and Protestants)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560
535842 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving)
1744805 Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between protestants)

The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails
MMM5459226 The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails and oars that sails between small rock islands, in the right background

Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century
540151 Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in
3434661 History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook), by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part

Portrait of Major General Paul Mascarene, 1729. Creator: John Smibert
Portrait of Major General Paul Mascarene, 1729

Portrait of François de la Noue (1531-91), Lord of Teligny, called ‘Bras de Fer'... c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Francois de la Noue (1531-91), Lord of Teligny, called Bras de Fer and le Bayard Huguenot, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny III (1584-1646), Count of Châtillon sur Loing, c.1609-c.1633
Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny III (1584-1646), Count of Chatillon sur Loing, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1517-72), c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny (1517-72), c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Maria de la Queillerie (1629-64), first Wife of Jan van Riebeeck, or his... c.1660. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Maria de la Queillerie (1629-64), first Wife of Jan van Riebeeck, or his second Wife Maria Scipio (c.1630-95), c.1660

The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685) - Protestant Fugitives"; after M Leloir. 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685) - Protestant Fugitives"; after M Leloir. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait of André Rivet, 1647. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Portrait of Andre Rivet, 1647

U. S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas - A Cha Cha Family
U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas - A Cha Cha Family. A small population descended from 17th and 18th century French Huguenot immigrants who originally settled on St. Barts

The geologist Ami (Amedée) Boué, 1878. Creator: Viktor Oskar Tilgner
The geologist Ami (Amedee) Boue, 1878

The interior of the Buurkerk at Utrecht, 1644 (oil on oak)
7294674 The interior of the Buurkerk at Utrecht, 1644 (oil on oak) by Saenredam, Pieter Jansz (1597-1665); 60.1x50.1 cm; National Gallery, London

I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Isaac Oliver (c1565-1617) English portrait miniature painter. Moved to England with Huguenot parents to escape Wars of Religion in France

Fair Maid of Kent - The Black Princes Chantry, Canterbury
Joan of Kent (13281385), known as The Fair Maid of Kent - the mother of King Richard II of England - ceiling boss in the Huguenot Chapel (Black Princes Chantry), Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury

England, London, Shorditch, Spitafields, Fournier Street

Huguenot Memorial, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

A Girl Knitting, by Philippe Mercier
A Girl Knitting by German-French Huguenot artist Philippe Mercier Date: 1724

HOGARTH NOON HUGUENOTS
2. Noon Huguenot refugees attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background. Date: 1738

HOGARTH NOON
2. Noon Huguenot refugees attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background. Date: 1738

Luthers introduction of German protestant religious hyms together with his children
UTD4915680 Luthers introduction of German protestant religious hyms together with his children and friends unter the conduction of Johannes Walther (1496-1570), 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Portrait of Jan Uytenbogaert, 1635 (etching)
7393428 Portrait of Jan Uytenbogaert, 1635 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 22, 4 x 18, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

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)

Luther don't want to give indulgences, on the left : Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) is burning the papers of Luther
UTD4915204 Luther don't want to give indulgences, on the left : Johann Tetzel (1465-1519) is burning the papers of Luther

The wedding Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora (Catherine de Bore, 1499-1552) in Wittenberg, 1525
UTD4915498 The wedding Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora (Catherine de Bore, 1499-1552) in Wittenberg, 1525, Bugenhagen gives his blessing, also there are the jurist Apel and Lucas Kranach

Martin Luther prepares oneself by an prayer for the meeting with the emperor (image above) ; main image
UTD4915146 Martin Luther prepares oneself by an prayer for the meeting with the emperor (image above) ; main image : Luther is meeting the knight George (Georg) von Frundsberg (Jorg von Fronsberg)

Luther's friend Philipp (Philippe, Philippus) Melanchthon (1497-1560) is very ill
UTD4915544 Luther's friend Philipp (Philippe, Philippus) Melanchthon (1497-1560) is very ill and therefore Luther is praying for a recovery, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Martin Luther in discussion with Dr. Johannes Eck (Johann Maier von Eck) (1486-1543)
UTD4915160 Martin Luther in discussion with Dr. Johannes Eck (Johann Maier von Eck) (1486-1543), on the side of Luther there is Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560)

The kidnapping of Martin Luther on his return journey - 1521 - by Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund
UTD4915460 The kidnapping of Martin Luther on his return journey - 1521 - by Hauptmann von Berlepsch and Burkhard Hund, because there was the bull of excommunication of the pope

Martin Luther entered a Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, 10. 07. 1505, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4914990 Martin Luther entered a Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, 10. 07. 1505, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: Illustration from : "Dr)

Martin Luther and his friend Alexis (perhaps that was his name) went on a ramble and there was an thunderstorm
UTD4914726 Martin Luther and his friend Alexis (perhaps that was his name) went on a ramble and there was an thunderstorm

Luther and Ulrich Zwingli (1494-1531) discussing about the sacrament and they have no agreement, in Marburg 1529
UTD4915348 Luther and Ulrich Zwingli (1494-1531) discussing about the sacrament and they have no agreement, in Marburg 1529, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Martin Luthers journey to Rome 1510. He was happy to see Rome but horrified about magnificence and depravity
UTD4915271 Martin Luthers journey to Rome 1510. He was happy to see Rome but horrified about magnificence and depravity, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Martin Luther in discussion with cardinal Cajetan, Luther has to revoke his writings, beside him his friend Staupitz
UTD4915047 Martin Luther in discussion with cardinal Cajetan, Luther has to revoke his writings, beside him his friend Staupitz, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Martin Luther together with the robber Hans Kohlhase (1500-1540), 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915872 Martin Luther together with the robber Hans Kohlhase (1500-1540), 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: Illustration from : "Dr)

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"Huguenots: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the world of the Huguenots, a group whose story is woven with threads of art, religion, and perseverance. From William Hogarth's iconic "Four Times of the Day" series, we find ourselves immersed in "Noon, " where bustling streets come alive with life and activity. In this vibrant scene, hidden within Spitalfields' humble abode, lies the home of a skilled weaver. Here, intricate patterns are meticulously crafted by Huguenot hands - a testament to their craftsmanship and contribution to London's textile industry. But beyond these artistic endeavors lies a deeper history. The Huguenots were French Protestants who endured religious wars during 1562-1598. Their resilience shines through as they faced sieges like that of Poitiers in 1569 or Cardinal Richelieu at La Rochelle in 1628. Across time and space, artists captured glimpses into their lives. Philippe Mercier's painting "A Girl Knitting" showcases domestic tranquility amidst turmoil – an ode to the quiet strength found within Huguenot households. Hogarth returns once more with his masterpiece "Noon, " depicting scenes from everyday life interwoven with historical events such as those involving the Huguenots. This artwork serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, life continues its rhythm. Cardinal Richelieu at La Rochelle makes another appearance but this time through an early 20th-century portrayal – bridging past and present while honoring his role during turbulent times for the Huguenots. The influence of Martin Luther cannot be overlooked either; he introduced German Protestant hymns which resonated deeply among his followers including Jan Uytenbogaert portrayed in a captivating etching from 1635. Another engraving depicts Luther defiantly refusing indulgences while Johann Tetzel, a symbol of corruption, burns Luther's writings.