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King Of Spain Collection

"Emperor Charles V: The King of Spain Who Shaped History" Step into the grandeur of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Emperor Charles V

Emperor Charles V
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V - also Charles I of Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911

The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814. Creator: Francisco Goya

Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814. Creator: Francisco Goya
Portrait of Ferdinand VII, 1814.

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: King and Queen of Spain, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

King and Queen of Spain, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
King and Queen of Spain, 1910.

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Philip IV, 1862. Creator: Edouard Manet

Philip IV, 1862. Creator: Edouard Manet
Philip IV, 1862.

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Charles III of Spain

Charles III of Spain
5305158 Charles III of Spain.; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles III of Spain (1716-1788) King of Spain and the Spanish Indies. Dated 18th Century. 1760); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain 1752

Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain 1752
6266260 Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain 1752; (add.info.: A view of the royal palace of his Catholic Majesty the King of Spain, Madrid. Hand coloured engraving dated 1752.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration)

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration)
5617217 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration); (add.info.: Illustration from L'Assiette au Beurre)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Spain - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain 1808-1814

Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Spain - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain 1808-1814. Hand-colored halftone
NWI4945099 Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Spain - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain 1808-1814. Hand-colored halftone; (add.info.: Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Spain - Joseph Bonaparte

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Engraving depicting the baptism of Alfonso XII of Spain

Engraving depicting the baptism of Alfonso XII of Spain
3520664 Engraving depicting the baptism of Alfonso XII of Spain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the baptism of King Alfonso XII of Spain (1857-1885)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: The proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain in Madrid

The proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain in Madrid
2910918 The proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain in Madrid; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the proclamation of Ferdinand VII of Spain (1784-1833) twice King of Spain, in Madrid

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Letter signed by Giulio Alberoni

Letter signed by Giulio Alberoni
5305297 Letter signed by Giulio Alberoni.; (add.info.: Letter signed by Giulio Alberoni (1664-1752) an Italian cardinal, soldier and statesman. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration)

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration)
5617216 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (illustration); (add.info.: Illustration from L'Assiette au Beurre)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Engraving depicting the death of Ferdinand VII of Spain

Engraving depicting the death of Ferdinand VII of Spain
3520662 Engraving depicting the death of Ferdinand VII of Spain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the death of Ferdinand VII of Spain (1784-1833) twice King of Spain

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: The congratulations of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte

The congratulations of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte
2910892 The congratulations of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting the congratulations of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1844)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Charles IV of Spain's Family

Charles IV of Spain's Family
3119403 Charles IV of Spain's Family; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles IV (1748-1819) of Spain's Family by Francisco Goya (1746-1828) a Spanish Romantic painter

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: King Philip V of Spain

King Philip V of Spain
5305292 King Philip V of Spain.; (add.info.: Painting depicting King Philip V of Spain (1683-1746) King of Spain until his abdication. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Portrait of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte

Portrait of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte
3524002 Portrait of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1844) the elder brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who made him King of Naples and Sicily

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print)

caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print)
5617221 caricature of the marriage of the Spanish King, Alfonso XIII, 1906 (print); (add.info.: showing King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Britain driving with the Spanish King and Queen)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII

caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII
5617219 caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII; (add.info.: Illustration from L'Assiette au Beurre)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Joseph Bonaparte

Joseph Bonaparte
3119398 Joseph Bonaparte; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) a French diplomat and nobleman. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving)

King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving)
2628282 King Charles V of Spain, 1902 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles V of Spain (1500-1558) and Emperor of Germany, also known as, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: The proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, Madrid

The proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, Madrid
2910897 The proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, Madrid; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting the proclamation of King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1844)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Amadeo I, King of Spain

Amadeo I, King of Spain
3119081 Amadeo I, King of Spain; (add.info.: Amadeo I (Italian Amedeo, sometimes anglicized as Amadeus) (30 May 1845 - 18 January 1890) was the only King of Spain from the House of Savoy

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 1850

The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 1850
3480090 The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 1850; (add.info.: The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial; commonly known as El Escorial)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne

The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne
2910894 The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting the creation of the Constitution of Bayonne. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain. 1752

Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain. 1752
5323214 Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain. 1752.; (add.info.: A view of the royal palace of his Catholic Majesty the King of Spain, Madrid. Hand coloured engraving dated 1752.)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Charles III of Spain

Charles III of Spain
5305121 Charles III of Spain.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of King Charles III of Spain (1716-1788) King of Spain and the Spanish Indies. Dated 18th Century. 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Alfonso XII of Spain and Mercedes of Orleans

Alfonso XII of Spain and Mercedes of Orleans
3119431 Alfonso XII of Spain and Mercedes of Orleans; (add.info.: Photograph of Alfonso XII of Spain (1857-1885) and Mercedes of Orleans. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Enrico Martinez

Enrico Martinez
2910734 Enrico Martinez; (add.info.: Enrico Martinez (d.1632) cosmographer to the King of Spain, interpreter for the Spanish Inquisition, publisher

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne

King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne
2910896 King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting King Joseph Napoleon swearing on the Constitution of Bayonne)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution

King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution
2910895 King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution; (add.info.: 1808 Satirical illustration depicting King Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte holding the Bayonne Constitution (1768-1844)

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687

Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada. (From the Series of the life of Pope Paul III), 1687. Found in the Collection of the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876

Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876. Creator: Unknown
Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile marching past, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Philip IV of Spain, c1630. Creator: Unknown

Philip IV of Spain, c1630. Creator: Unknown
Philip IV of Spain, c1630

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Jakob Fugger Burning His Numerous Promissory Notes before the Eyes of Emperor Charles V, 1868

Jakob Fugger Burning His Numerous Promissory Notes before the Eyes of Emperor Charles V, 1868. Private Collection

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Perspective view of the Great Cloister of the Escorial Tomb of the Kings of Spain, 1700-1799

Perspective view of the Great Cloister of the Escorial Tomb of the Kings of Spain, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
Perspective view of the Great Cloister of the Escorial Tomb of the Kings of Spain, 1700-1799. Prospectus Clastri majoris Escurialis Sepulcrum Regum Hispaniae

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Allegorical portrait of Carlos III standing on a pedestal flanked by figures (War and Peac... 1778)

Allegorical portrait of Carlos III standing on a pedestal flanked by figures (War and Peac... 1778)
Allegorical portrait of Carlos III standing on a pedestal flanked by figures (War and Peace?), 1778

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Portrait of Philip the Fair, Duke of Burgundy, c.1500. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Philip the Fair, Duke of Burgundy, c.1500. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Philip the Fair, Duke of Burgundy, c.1500

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832

Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832
Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon his Departure from the Netherlands in 1559, 1832

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811

Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811. Creator: Gros, Antoine Jean, Baron (1771-1835)
Charles V received by Francois I to the Abbey of Saint Denis, c. 1811. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Night fete given at the Elysée by President Loubet in honour of Alphonse XIII, in 1905, 8th

Night fete given at the Elysée by President Loubet in honour of Alphonse XIII, in 1905, 8th
Night fete given at the Elysee by President Loubet in honour of Alphonse XIII, in 1905, 8th arrondissement, 1905

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: 'Here I stand, I can do no other', 1917

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other", 1917. Private Collection

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Creator: Hopfer, Daniel, the Elder (1470-1536)

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Creator: Hopfer, Daniel, the Elder (1470-1536)
Portrait of the Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), 1520. Private Collection

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: 'Here I stand, I can do no other'

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other". Private Collection

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Columbus Memorial. Parade At Unveiling, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Columbus Memorial

Columbus Memorial. Parade At Unveiling, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Columbus Memorial. Parade At Unveiling, 1912
Columbus Memorial. Parade At Unveiling, 1912. [The Columbus Fountain, also known as the Columbus Memorial, was unveiled in Washington, D.C. in 1912. It was designed by Lorado Taft

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794. Creator: Lussano

Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794. Creator: Lussano
Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794

Background imageKing Of Spain Collection: Philip III, King of Spain, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher

Philip III, King of Spain, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Philip III, King of Spain, n.d




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"Emperor Charles V: The King of Spain Who Shaped History" Step into the grandeur of the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a testament to the reign of Emperor Charles V. This magnificent palace and monastery in Madrid, Spain, stands as a symbol of his power and influence. As you explore this architectural marvel from an aerial view, you can't help but be awestruck by its sheer size and beauty, and is here that Emperor Charles V left his mark on history, overseeing the construction of this grand complex. In Plaza Mayor, another tribute to Spanish royalty awaits - an equestrian statue honoring Philip III King of Spain. Adorned with Christmas lights during festive seasons, it adds a touch of magic to Madrid's vibrant atmosphere. Delve further into Spanish history through art as you gaze upon a portrait capturing the likeness of Charles II. Painted in the 17th century, it offers a glimpse into the life and times of this enigmatic king. Witnessing historical events unfold before your eyes is truly captivating. The funeral procession for Jose Monino in 1808 showcases not only somber moments but also highlights how deeply rooted traditions were within Spanish society. The Guardia Civile marching past during a review at Madrid demonstrates both military precision and national pride. Such displays would have been witnessed by esteemed guests like Prince Wales or even other kings themselves. Immerse yourself in mythology as you encounter Philip II depicted as Neptune riding in a chariot drawn by two sea horses. This plate serves as a reminder that kings were often seen not just as rulers but also symbols embodying divine powers. Returning once more to San Lorenzo de El Escorial reveals its splendor at sunrise from Puerta del Sol square. As sunlight bathes Casa de la Panaderia building behind Philip III's equestrian statue, it creates an enchanting sight that captures the essence of Madrid's rich history.