Huguenot Collection (#5)

King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden passing St Sebaldus Church as his army enters Nuremberg, Thirty Years War
7148095 King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden passing St Sebaldus Church as his army enters Nuremberg, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by Rieth

Martin Luther before the Papal Legate Cardinal Thomas Cajetan, Augsburg, Germany, 1518 (engraving)
7148070 Martin Luther before the Papal Legate Cardinal Thomas Cajetan, Augsburg, Germany, 1518 (engraving) by Lindenschmidt

The Dragonnades: A soldier forces a protestant to convert, 1686 (engraving)
1720498 The Dragonnades: A soldier forces a protestant to convert, 1686 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); (add.info.: Dragonnade - reference to revocation of Nantes edict.)

The body of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden being carried to the ship to take him home from the port of Wolgast after
7148097 The body of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden being carried to the ship to take him home from the port of Wolgast after his death at the Battle of Lutzen, Thirty Years War

German Protestant reformer Martin Luther playing music at home with his family (engraving)
7148077 German Protestant reformer Martin Luther playing music at home with his family (engraving) by Spangenberg, Gustav Adolph (1828-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving)
7148068 Martin Luther preaching in the open air in Mohra, Thuringia, Germany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

People reading Martin Luthers 95 Theses nailed to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving)
7148066 People reading Martin Luthers 95 Theses nailed to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving) by German School

The Flight of the Huguenots (engraving)
7152663 The Flight of the Huguenots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flight of the Huguenots)

Sheldon, archbishop Gilbert (litho)
7181488 Sheldon, archbishop Gilbert (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldon, archbishop Gilbert)

King Henry IV of France renouncing Protestantism and converting to Catholicism, 1593 (engraving)
7149533 King Henry IV of France renouncing Protestantism and converting to Catholicism, 1593 (engraving) by French School

Luthers First Study of the Bible (engraving)
7152665 Luthers First Study of the Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luthers First Study of the Bible)

Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys (engraving)
7152659 Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys)

Luther brulant la bulle du pape (engraving)
7179375 Luther brulant la bulle du pape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther brulant la bulle du pape)

Sully dirigeant le siege de Dreux (engraving)
7179580 Sully dirigeant le siege de Dreux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sully dirigeant le siege de Dreux)

King Gustav Adolphus of Sweden praying before the Battle of Lutzen, Saxony, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving)
7148098 King Gustav Adolphus of Sweden praying before the Battle of Lutzen, Saxony, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by European School

Citizens of Augsburg paying homage to King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden outside the Fuggerhaus, Thirty Years War
7148094 Citizens of Augsburg paying homage to King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden outside the Fuggerhaus, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by German School

Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving)
7148074 Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving) by Spangenberg, Gustav Adolph (1828-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Luther and Ursula Cotta (engraving)
7152669 Young Luther and Ursula Cotta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Luther and Ursula Cotta)

City of Prague (engraving)
7152666 City of Prague (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Prague. Illustration for Historical Tales for Young Protestants (Religious Tract Society)

Charlotte de Bourbon (engraving)
7152662 Charlotte de Bourbon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte de Bourbon)

The Repudiation (litho)
7172511 The Repudiation (litho) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Repudiation)

George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving)
7185393 George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury (engraving) by Passe, Simon de (1595-1647) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Abbot (1562-1633), Archbishop of Canterbury

Richard Bernard. 17th century (engraving)
7212208 Richard Bernard. 17th century (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); (add.info.: Richard Bernard, 1568-1641. English Puritan clergyman and author)

Martin Luther arriving in Worms to appear before the Imperial Council, 1521 (engraving)
7148073 Martin Luther arriving in Worms to appear before the Imperial Council, 1521 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hussite Sermon (engraving)
7147283 The Hussite Sermon (engraving) by Lessing, Carl Friedrich (1808-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hussite Sermon)

Bataille de Dreux (Conde fait prisonnier) (engraving)
7179167 Bataille de Dreux (Conde fait prisonnier) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Dreux (Conde fait prisonnier)

Interior of a Waldensian Church (engraving)
7152668 Interior of a Waldensian Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Waldensian Church)

Peter Waldo (engraving)
7152667 Peter Waldo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Waldo. Illustration for Historical Tales for Young Protestants (Religious Tract Society)

Examination of Guy Fawkes (engraving)
7152661 Examination of Guy Fawkes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examination of Guy Fawkes)

The Waldensian Sabbath (chromolitho)
7173102 The Waldensian Sabbath (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waldensian Sabbath)

Martin Luther, German theologist, at his first study of the Bible (engraving)
7153554 Martin Luther, German theologist, at his first study of the Bible (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546)

The End of the Gunpowder Plot (engraving)
7152660 The End of the Gunpowder Plot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Gunpowder Plot)

Committal of the Seven Bishops to the Tower (engraving)
7152658 Committal of the Seven Bishops to the Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Committal of the Seven Bishops to the Tower)

Siege of Magdeburg, Germany, 1631 (engraving)
7173355 Siege of Magdeburg, Germany, 1631 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, Germany, Thirty Years War, 1631)

Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving)
7185396 Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury (engraving) by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Abbot (1560-1617), Bishop of Salisbury

The Interior of a Protestant Church at Night, 1649 (oil)
7076615 The Interior of a Protestant Church at Night, 1649 (oil) by Lorme, Anthonie de (1610-73); 86.3x119.7 cm; Private Collection

The Benedictine Abbess of Frauenchiemsee, Bavaria, protecting her convent from Swedish Protestant soldiers
7148096 The Benedictine Abbess of Frauenchiemsee, Bavaria, protecting her convent from Swedish Protestant soldiers, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by Piloty

Wedding of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, 1525 (engraving)
7148072 Wedding of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, 1525 (engraving) by Thumann, Paul (1834-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, 1525)

Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving)
7148065 Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, Germany, 1517 (engraving) by Spangenberg

Committee of bishops and divines composing the liturgy of the Church of England, 16th Century (engraving)
7149405 Committee of bishops and divines composing the liturgy of the Church of England, 16th Century (engraving) by English School

The Protest at Spire (engraving)
7152664 The Protest at Spire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Protest at Spire)

The Huguenot, 1852 (oil on canvas)
3431771 The Huguenot, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Sir John Chardin (1643-1712)
CH42475 Portrait of Sir John Chardin (1643-1712) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: moved to London in 1681 to escape French persecution of Protestants; after arrival in)

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Chief Minister of France during the reign of King Henry IV (colour litho)
3627115 Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Chief Minister of France during the reign of King Henry IV (colour litho) by Vogel

Bernard Palissy (chromolitho)
669437 Bernard Palissy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy, 16th Century French Huguenot potter, hydraulic engineer and craftsman)

Siege de La Rochelle. Siege of La Rochelle
2757156 Siege de La Rochelle. Siege of La Rochelle. by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: France. Illustration par Louis Bombled, France, 1894. Coll. Part. History. France)

The reign of terror in Belfast (colour litho)
2809096 The reign of terror in Belfast (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of terror in Belfast)

Huguenot Hand-loom Weaver, Alma Street, Bethnal Green, East London Date: 1921

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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.