Huguenot Collection (#8)

Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Sappers working to undermine a bastion forming part of the citys defences

Battle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Battle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). The battle was fought between the Huguenots under Louis

Second charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Second charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). The outcome of the battle was indecisive, although notable for the fact that the commanders of both sides

Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). The Amboise Enterprise was a Huguenot plot against the Catholic Guise faction, led by Jean du Barry

The Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (20th century). During the Renaissance, La Rochelle adopted Protestant ideas, and from 1568 became a centre for the Huguenots

Soho, London - Soho Square W1, facing north west towards the French Protestant (Huguenot) Church. 1973

Henry IV of France (1553-1610). Entry of Henry IV in Rouen, 1
Henry IV of France (1553-1610). King of Navarre as Henry III from 1572-1610 and King of France from 1589-1610. Entry of Henry IV in Rouen, 1596. Engraving. Colored

Keerweder Cottages, Franschhoek, Cape Colony, South Africa
Keerweder Cottages, Franschhoek (Frenchhoek), Cape Colony, South Africa, originally settled by French Huguenot refugees in 1688. Date: circa 1908

Huguenot Iron Smelting Furnace, Newtown Crommelin, Co. Antrim - a view of an early smelting furnace with derelict walls around it. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Newtown-Crommelin)

Henry IV of France (1553-1610). Equestrian
Henry IV of France (1553-1610). King of Navarre as Henry III from 1572-1610 and King of France from 1589-1610. Equestrian portrait. Engraving. Colored

Henry IV of France (1553-1610). King of Navarre as Henry III from 1572-1610 and King of France from 1589-1610. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Map of the French Department of Loiret - No. 45
Map of the French Department of Loiret - No.45, featuring inset illustrations depicting Sully sur Loire, ceramics from Gien, foodstuffs from Orleans and an inset portrait of Gaspard II de Coligny

Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). Engraving
Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). King of Navarre in 1562 (Henry III), king of France in 1589-1610 and head of the Huguenots (1569). Colored engraving

Gaspard Coligny - 7
GASPARD II DE COLIGNY French amiral de France, Huguenot leader, with the Cardinal de Chatillon on the left, D Andelot on the right. Date: 1519 - 1572

Gaspard Coligny - 6
GASPARD II DE COLIGNY French Huguenot leader, with his brothers Odet (on left) and Francois (right). Date: 1519 - 1572

Francois De LA Noue
FRANCOIS DE LA NOUE Protestant general, known as Le Bayard Huguenot for his bravery, and Bras de Fer for the artifical left arm replacing one lost in battle. Date: 1531 - 1591

Louis Bourbon / Conde
LOUIS I de BOURBON 1st Prince de CONDE French Huguenot leader of the Protestants Date: 1530 - 1569

Prince Conde (Dupre)
LOUIS I de BOURBON 1st Prince de CONDE French Huguenot leader of the Protestants Date: 1530 - 1569

Henry IV of France The Great (1553-1610). King of Navarre in 1562 (Henry III), king of France in 1589-1610 and head of the Huguenots (1569). Colored engraving

Prenez des pilules, prenez des pilules - Dr
XJF867847 Prenez des pilules, prenez des pilules - Dr. Misabin, print made by Arthur Pond after Antione Watteau, 1739 (etching) by English School

Siege of Ile de Re with the representation of the Royal army, 1622 (engraving)
XIR661424 Siege of Ile de Re with the representation of the Royal army, 1622 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Giraudon; French, out of copyright

Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Re on 27th October 1622, Ile de Re (engraving)
XIR661423 Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Re on 27th October 1622, Ile de Re (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Entry of Henri IV into Paris, 22nd March 1594 (painted in 1817)
BAL57959 Entry of Henri IV into Paris, 22nd March 1594 (painted in 1817) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Rafael Valls Gallery, London

Allegorical picture of Excesses said to have been committed by the Huguenots, from Military
KW478269 Allegorical picture of Excesses said to have been committed by the Huguenots, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Portrait of Colonel David La Touche of Marcey with the Amphitheatre of Taormina
BAL45650 Portrait of Colonel David La Touche of Marcey with the Amphitheatre of Taormina and Etna Behind by Tonelli, Anna Nistri (fl.1794-97); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Italian

Guillaume de Salluste du Bartas (engraving)
XJF400629 Guillaume de Salluste du Bartas (engraving) by de Larmessin (family of engravers) (1600-1799); Private Collection; (add.info.: William of Sallust)

House of Sir Isaac Newton at 35 St Martins Street, Leicester Square, London
XJF344077 House of Sir Isaac Newton at 35 St Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, 1850 (w/c) by Archer, John Wykeham (1808-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Protestant Hospital, Victoria Park
FRENCH PROTESTANT HOSPITAL, VICTORIA PARK. Some of the Octogenarian Inmates, Descendants of Huguenot Refugees

French Huguenot Refugees Landing at Dover in 1685
FRENCH HUGUENOT REFUGEES LANDING AT DOVER IN 1685. After the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes

Choir of the French Church of the Savoy, Bloomsbury
CHOIR OF THE FRENCH CHURCH OF THE SAVOY, BLOOMSBURY. Consisting of Girls of Huguenot Descent from the Westminster School. UK

The Calas Family before Voltaire at Ferney (oil on canvas)
XIR71539 The Calas Family before Voltaire at Ferney (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

Louis XIII and Richelieu, 1627-8 (engraving)
XJF3037888 Louis XIII and Richelieu, 1627-8 (engraving) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

2619020; out of copyright

Claude Le Jeune (c. 1530-1600) 1598 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224497 Claude Le Jeune (c.1530-1600) 1598 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque du Conservatoire de Musique, Paris

Camisards Meeting in the Desert, (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR207723 Camisards Meeting in the Desert, (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris

Henri IV (1553-1610) King of France and Navarre, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
XIR19110 Henri IV (1553-1610) King of France and Navarre, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); 115x99 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

The Unfortunate Calas Family, engraved by Delafosse, 1765 (engraving)
XIR1218222 The Unfortunate Calas Family, engraved by Delafosse, 1765 (engraving) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Lifting of the Siege of the Ile de Re, 8th November 1627 (oil on canvas) (detail)
XIR158116 The Lifting of the Siege of the Ile de Re, 8th November 1627 (oil on canvas) (detail) (see also 178976 and 182427) by French School, (17th century); ChAteau de Versailles

Henri IV, By the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre, first page from The
XIR156756 Henri IV, By the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre, first page from The Edict of Nantes, 1598 (see also 166021) (ink on paper) by French School

An Old Warrior of the Time of the Huguenots, 1870 (oil on canvas)
BAL153679 An Old Warrior of the Time of the Huguenots, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Huns, Karlis Fridikh (1830-77); 60.5x50 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Siege of the Citadel of Saint-Martin-de-Re in 1627, 1628-31 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR149199 The Siege of the Citadel of Saint-Martin-de-Re in 1627, 1628-31 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 150x170 cm; Hotel des Invalides, Paris

Louis XIII (1601-43) back from the siege of La Rochelle, congratulated by the Prevot des Marchands
XIR164573 Louis XIII (1601-43) back from the siege of La Rochelle, congratulated by the Prevot des Marchands (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

HUGUENOT CHURCH. Protestant Reformed Church (Huguenot) congregation at Charleston, South Carolina, founded in the late-17th century. Photographed in the 19th century

BATTLE OF DREUX, 1562. The second charge, led by Louis I, Prince of Conde, during the Battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562, between the Catholics and the Huguenots, during the French Wars of Religion

FRANCE: EDICT, 1562. The Edict of January 1562, drawn by Michel de L Hospital, which granted a large measure of toleration to the Huguenots

LONDON: FRENCH CHOIR, 1885. Choir of the French Church of the Savoy in London, England, consisting of girls of Huguenot descent from the Westminster School. Engraving, English, 1885

LONDON: FRENCH CHURCH. Old French Church in Wandsworth, London (now demolished). Engraving, English, 1885

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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.