Huguenots Collection (#4)

Huguenots Hanged / Amboise
Huguenots are hanged by the Catholics at Amboise Date: 1562

Eglise Protestant Francaise de Londres (French Protestant Church of London) records Edward VIs asylum of Huguenots, Soho Square, London, United Kingdom, Europe

The Huguenots at Her Majestys Theatre, London, 1858
Engraving showing a scene from the play The Huguenots, as performed at Her Majestys Theatre, London, 1858

Francois De Guise / Thevet
FRANCOIS DE LORRAINE, deuxieme duc de GUISE French Catholic leader against the Huguenots in the religious wars

Francois De Guise
FRANCOIS DE LORRAINE, deuxieme duc de GUISE French Catholic leader against the Huguenots in the religious wars

Huguenot Settlers
Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, some Huguenots emigrate to South Africa and settle there, building homesteads

French Huguenots Flee
French Huguenots flee to England when the Edict of Nantes is revoked

Meyerbeer / Huguenots / Lib3
Act 3 scene 4 - the Huguenot Raoul de Nangis prepares to fight a duel with St Bris, not knowing he is the father of his beloved Valentine

Meyerbeer / Huguenots / Lib2
Act 2 scene 4 - the Huguenot Raoul de Nangis is conducted to meet queen Marguerite de Valois in the gardens of Chenonceaux

Meyerbeer / Huguenots / Lib1
Act 1 scene 2 - the Huguenot Raoul de Nangis is presented to the Catholic duc de Nevers, because the king wishes to reconcile the two faiths

Hogarth Times Noon
2. Noon A group of Huguenots attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background

Huguenots at Dreux / T&p
Francois, duc de Guise, defeats the Huguenots at Dreux

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The Huguenots, a group of French Protestants, played a significant role in the tumultuous history of France during the 16th and 17th centuries. Their struggles and triumphs are captured in various works of art and historical events. One such depiction is William Hogarth's famous series "Four Times of the Day, " where he portrays different scenes from everyday life in London. In his painting "Noon, " we see a bustling street filled with people from all walks of life, including Huguenot immigrants who sought refuge in England after facing persecution in their homeland. The Huguenots' plight can be traced back to the French Religious Wars that ravaged France between 1562 and 1598. The Siege of La Rochelle was one such event where Cardinal Richelieu led an army against the Protestant stronghold. This historic moment has been immortalized through engravings like "Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle. " Another tragic episode etched into history is the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre, which took place on August 24, 1572, resulting in thousands of Huguenot deaths across France. Engravings depicting this horrifying event serve as reminders of religious intolerance and violence during that era. Despite these hardships faced by the Huguenots, they managed to leave their mark wherever they settled. One notable example is Fournier Street in London's Shoreditch district, once home to many Huguenot silk weavers who brought their skills and craftsmanship to England. Their influence also extended beyond Europe; Franschhoek Valley in South Africa stands as a testament to their heritage with its Huguenot Memorial commemorating those who fled religious persecution and established new lives there. Through art, engravings, historical events like sieges and massacres, as well as tangible remnants left behind by these resilient people, the story of the Huguenots continues to be told.