Perrissin Collection

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569. Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
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French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560
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French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
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Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). Artist: Jean Jacques Perrissin
Death of King Henry II at the Tournament, 1559 (1570). A keen hunter and participant in jousts and tournaments, King Henry II of France (1519-1559)

Battle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques Tortorel
Battle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard Coligny (1519-1572) took heavy losses during their defeat by the Catholics under Henry

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

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres. Huguenots besieged Chartres at the end of February 1568, breaching the north wall with artillery. Assault launched on 7 March unsuccessful

French Religious Wars 1562-1598 Battle of St Denis, 10 November 1567, between Huguenots under Louis, Prince de Conde (1530-1569) and the royal army under Anne de Montmorency (1493-1567)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war, held on the Isle de Boeuf, Orleans. Catherine de Medici (1519-1589), A

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"Perrissin: Capturing the Turmoil and Triumphs of the French Religious Wars" Step into a world of chaos and conflict as we delve into the captivating works of Jean Jacques Perrissin, an artist who skillfully depicted the tumultuous era of the French Religious Wars. From epic battles to tragic executions, Perrissin's art transports us back to a time when religious tensions tore apart France. One such masterpiece is "The Execution of Anne du Bourg, " painted in 1559-1568. This haunting depiction captures the somber atmosphere surrounding du Bourg's execution on December 23rd, highlighting his unwavering commitment to Protestantism amidst fierce opposition. In another work titled "Death of King Henry II at the Tournament" (1559), Perrissin immortalizes a pivotal moment that sparked further religious strife. The untimely demise of King Henry II during a jousting match sent shockwaves through France, setting off a chain reaction that would define this dark period, not alone in capturing these historical events; other artists like Jacques Tortorel joined him in documenting key moments. Tortorel's painting "Battle of Montcontour" (1569) vividly portrays one of many clashes between Catholics and Huguenots, showcasing their ferocity and determination on both sides. The Siege of Poitiers also found its place in artistic history with Tortorel's rendition from 1570. Lasting from July to September 1569, this intense battle tested soldiers' mettle as they fought for control over this strategic city amid crumbling fortifications. Chartres became another focal point during these wars, as seen in Tortorel's piece depicting its siege in 1568. The painting showcases desperate struggles within besieged walls while conveying the immense toll war took on civilians caught in its crossfire.