War Of Religion Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571
7177121 The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States)

History. France. Henri IV of France enters in Paris. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H
3434657 History. France. Henri IV of France enters in Paris. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part. (print); (add.info.: France)

The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving)
7261255 The Sack of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sack of Magdeburg, aka Magdeburg's Wedding or Magdeburg's Sacrifice)

Protestant reform, a German illustration that denounces the exces and corruption of the Catholic Church
AIS5344263 Protestant reform, a German illustration that denounces the exces and corruption of the Catholic Church. Etching from 1538.; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Iberfoto.

Battle of Dreux december 1562 (engraving)
1752728 Battle of Dreux december 1562 (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between Catholics and Protestants)

Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving)
1744805 Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between protestants)

The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails
MMM5459226 The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails and oars that sails between small rock islands, in the right background

History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in
3434661 History. France. Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628). The english fleet. Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part

Eighth War of Religion: Arrest of Catholic members of the League, c. 1588 (engraving)
ELD4924496 Eighth War of Religion: Arrest of Catholic members of the League, c.1588 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eighth War of Religion (1585-1598)

Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 4/3/1882 (print)
7338367 Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 4/3/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

The holiest place in the world, Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 28/1/1882 (print)
7338366 The holiest place in the world, Jerusalem, Anonymous, The Pilgrim, 28/1/1882 (print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The holiest place in the world)

Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief)
AIS5369317 Dispute between monks and Jews, with the burning of heretical books (wood bas-relief) by Juni, Juan de (1507-77); Museo de Leon, Castile and Leon, Spain; © Iberfoto

Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade
7269250 Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Hermit leading the First Crusade. Peter the Hermit, c)

Pope Pius V (engraving)
7185074 Pope Pius V (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius V (1504-1572)

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)

Huguenot (A Huguenot). Protestant francais calviniste pendant les guerres de religion
FIA5357871 Huguenot (A Huguenot). Protestant francais calviniste pendant les guerres de religion. Peinture de Ernest Jean Louis Meissonier (1815-1891). Huile sur toile. Art francais

Le siege de la Rochelle, octobre 1628 (The siege of La Rochelle on october 1628)
FIA5357843 Le siege de la Rochelle, octobre 1628 (The siege of La Rochelle on october 1628). Peinture de Arnold Frans Rubens (1687-1719). Huile sur bois, 39, 5 x 57 cm. Art flamand, style baroque

Victorious Christian troops of the Holy League recapturing the fortress of Buda, Hungary, Great Turkish War
7148103 Victorious Christian troops of the Holy League recapturing the fortress of Buda, Hungary, Great Turkish War, 1686 (engraving) by Benczur

Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) leads the Christian forces in the siege of Belgrado
6867076 Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456) leads the Christian forces in the siege of Belgrado, 1615 (engraving) by Kager, Johann Matthias (1575-1634) (after); 15.6A--22 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Jean Leclerc, called Bussy Leclerc (Bussy Leclerc) (d. 1635)
XEE557085 Portrait of Jean Leclerc, called Bussy Leclerc (Bussy Leclerc) (d.1635). by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glorious revolution, invasion of England by William III, 1688 (engraving)
ELD5618855 Glorious revolution, invasion of England by William III, 1688 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70)
MAE177369 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

Portrait of Louis I de Bourbon, prince of Conde (1530-1569), Huguenot leader and general
XEE556754 Portrait of Louis I de Bourbon, prince of Conde (1530-1569), Huguenot leader and general. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70)
MAE177370 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177368-70)
MAE177367 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177368-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

Eighth War of Religion, Barricades Day - (engraving) 1864
ELD5620170 Eighth War of Religion, Barricades Day - (engraving) 1864 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Leclerc, called Bussy Leclerc (d. 1635)
XEE557161 Portrait of Jean Leclerc, called Bussy Leclerc (d.1635). by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70)
MAE177368 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

"King Henry IV at the battle of Ivry", painting by Baron Charles von Steuben
AIS5388145 " King Henry IV at the battle of Ivry", painting by Baron Charles von Steuben, 1828-33 by Steuben, Charles Auguste (1788-1856); Louvre, Paris

The Riots in Belfast: Orangemen attacking the procession, cover of The Illustrated
XJF347945 The Riots in Belfast: Orangemen attacking the procession, cover of The Illustrated London News, August 31st 1872 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

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"Unleashing Chaos: The Devastating War of Religion" In the midst of religious fervor and deep-seated animosity, Europe was engulfed in a relentless struggle known as the War of Religion. This engraving depicts the horrifying Massacre of the Catholics in Nimes during the French Wars of Religion in 1567, where countless lives were mercilessly taken. The conflict intensified with events like the Eighth War of Religion, captured in another engraving showcasing the arrest of Catholic members involved with the League around 1588. Tensions escalated further when Jerusalem became a battleground for religious supremacy, as illustrated by an anonymous print from April 3rd, 1882. Jerusalem's significance as "the holiest place in the world" attracted pilgrims from all walks of life. However, even this sacred city couldn't escape strife; an anonymous print from January 28th, 1882 portrays its tumultuous state during those troubled times. One infamous incident etched into history is St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre - a gruesome event that saw Gaspard II de Coligny fall victim to assassination. This tragic occurrence left scars on France and fueled further violence between Catholics and Protestants. Religious intolerance extended beyond France's borders; Haarlem witnessed brutal Inquisition during the sixteenth century depicted through an engraving. Monks clashed with Jews over matters of faith while heretical books burned ominously nearby. Protestantism played a significant role throughout these turbulent years. A color lithograph showcases how it intertwined with French Wars under Francis II and Charles IX reigns (1559-1574), highlighting its impact on society at large. Henry III's act of treachery shook France to its core when he assassinated Henry Guise on December 23rd, 1588 - portrayed vividly through a watercolor painting created around c. 1930. This act further fueled the flames of religious conflict.