Charles Iii Collection

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

The Treaty of Saint Clair-sur-Epte between Charles III The Simple (879-929
741250 The Treaty of Saint Clair-sur-Epte between Charles III The Simple (879-929) King of France (898-923) and Rollo the Viking in 911 (litho) by French School

Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772
1574995 Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772; (add.info.: Picture of Europe for July 1772. Cartoon shows Catherine II, Leopold II)

A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III
3432504 A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Jose Monino y Redondo, conde de Floridablanca, 1791 (engraving)
3473271 Jose Monino y Redondo, conde de Floridablanca, 1791 (engraving); (add.info.: Jose Monino y Redondo, conde de Floridablanca, 1728 - 1808)

The Duke of Bourbon's Halt at La Riccia, on His March to the Assau Rome, May 3d, 1527, 1834

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

Equestrian Portrait of Charles of Bourbon, Mid of the 18th century. Creator: Liani, Francesco (1712-1780)
Equestrian Portrait of Charles of Bourbon, Mid of the 18th century. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

King Charles III Visiting Pope Benedict XIV at the Coffee House of the Palazzo del Quirinale, 1746. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Departure of Charles III from Naples to Become King of Spain, 1759. Creator: Joli, Antonio (1700-1777)
The Departure of Charles III from Naples to Become King of Spain, 1759. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Royal Proclamation of King Charles III, 1780, privileges of the Crown to the vassals engaged in the farming and coal mining, developed by Antonio Fernandez

Portrait of King Charles III of Spain, 1765-1766. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs
Portrait of King Charles III of Spain, 1765-1766

The Real Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, Campania, Italy

Puerta del Sol square at sunrise, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Royal House of the Post Office or Real Casa de Correos, Puerta del Sol square, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart, 1720 - 1788, commonly known as The Young Pretender
3116238 Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart, 1720 - 1788, commonly known as The Young Pretender, The Young Chevalier

Departure of Charles III King of Spain and Naples from Naples 1759
3524298 Departure of Charles III King of Spain and Naples from Naples 1759. by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); (add.info.: Antonio Joli (1700-1777)

Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V, 1519-1547 (colour litho)
5207736 Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V, 1519-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France and the Emperor Charles V)

The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho)
5207735 The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547)

Charles the Simple giving his daughter Gisele to Rollo of Normandy in marriage, 911 (chromolitho)
1093827 Charles the Simple giving his daughter Gisele to Rollo of Normandy in marriage, 911 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Simple)

Carolus Crassus, illustration from Imperatorum romanorum omnium orientalium et
955715 Carolus Crassus, illustration from Imperatorum romanorum omnium orientalium et occidentalium verissimae imagines ex antiquis numismatis, woodcut by Rudolph Wyssenbach

Charles the Fat pays the Vikings 700 pieces of silver to abandon their siege of Paris, 886 (engraving)
969137 Charles the Fat pays the Vikings 700 pieces of silver to abandon their siege of Paris, 886 (engraving) by French School

Picture of Europe for July 1772, c. 1772 (engraving)
2562139 Picture of Europe for July 1772, c.1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles III, King of Spain, 1786 (engraving)
6014796 Charles III, King of Spain, 1786 (engraving) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles III (1716-1788), King of Spain

The royal baby, HRH Prince Charles (Future Charles III) (b/w photo)
6033886 The royal baby, HRH Prince Charles (Future Charles III) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The royal baby)

Charles the Fat, King of France (chromolitho)
2817136 Charles the Fat, King of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Fat, King of France (839-888)

Charles III dit le Simple, 31e roi, monte sur le trone en 898, mort en 923 (coloured engraving)
2799553 Charles III dit le Simple, 31e roi, monte sur le trone en 898, mort en 923 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles III dit le Simple)

Imprisonment of Charles the Simple, King of Western Francia, 923 (engraving)
969139 Imprisonment of Charles the Simple, King of Western Francia, 923 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imprisonment of Charles the Simple)

Charles III, King of Spain (engraving)
964893 Charles III, King of Spain (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles III, King of Spain)

Italy (chromolitho)
735006 Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Charles III, King of Spain (engraving)
6014797 Charles III, King of Spain (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles III (1716-1788), King of Spain.); © Look and Learn

Charles III, Prince of Monaco (engraving)
1612747 Charles III, Prince of Monaco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles III, Prince of Monaco)

Death of Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, at the Sack of Rome, 1527 (chromolitho)
964787 Death of Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, at the Sack of Rome, 1527 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charles III, Duke of Bourbon)

Charles the Simple, King of Western Francia (chromolitho)
973927 Charles the Simple, King of Western Francia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Simple (879-929), King of Western Francia

Wealth and Benefits of the Spanish Monarchy under Charles III, 1762

Plate 2: The city of Rome taken by Constable of Bourbon, from the Triumphs of Charles V, 1614

Design of a Room of the Infante Don Carlo, King of Naples, 1737. Creator: Anon
Design of a Room of the Infante Don Carlo, King of Naples, 1737

Anagram in Honor of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine and Bar, ca. 1595-1605

Sketch of Politiks in Europe, Birthday of the King of Prussia, February 10, 1786

Mengs, (1728-1779), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mengs, (1728-1779), 1830. Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779) German Rococo painter, whose fresco Parnassus at Villa Albani gained him a reputation as a master

The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. The Fountain of Cybele, an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid, shows Cybele, Roman goddess of fertility, on a chariot drawn by two lions

Charles III of Spain as child, 1724. Creator: Ranc, Jean (1674-1735)
Charles III of Spain as child, 1724. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Marshal Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte... 1804, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Marshal Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte, Prince of Ponte Corvo, Charles XIV of Sweden, 1804, (1896). Born Jean Bernadotte (1763-1844)

Tomb of Charles III of Navarre and his wife Eleanor of Castile in the Pamplona Cathedral

Charles III (1716-1788), King of Naples and Sicily, King of Spain from 1759-1788, son of Philip V, engraving 1870

The Bay of Naples on the day of the departure of Charles III

Coins minted by Kings of Madrid. Philip V, Louis I, Ferdinand VI, Charles III, Charles IV, Ferdinand VII, Elizabeth II, Archduke Don Carlos, Jose Napoleon, The Infante Don Carlos, engraving, 1870

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"Charles III: The Legacy of a Controversial Monarch" Step into the world of Charles III, a figure whose name resonates with both triumph and turmoil. From the historic Battle of Culloden in 1746 to his royal proclamations in 1780, this captivating monarch left an indelible mark on history. Intrigue surrounds Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart, better known as The Young Pretender or Bonnie Prince Charlie. His audacious attempt to reclaim the throne ignited the Jacobite rising of 1745, culminating in the fateful clash at Culloden. Cassells Illustrated History of England paints a vivid picture of this final confrontation that forever altered Scotland's destiny. Yet Charles III's story extends far beyond these tumultuous events. Journey to Naples, Italy, where he reigned as King and patronized the illustrious Real Teatro di San Carlo. Amidst opulent performances and grandeur fit for royalty, his influence shaped Italian culture during his rule. The departure from Naples in 1759 marked another turning point for Charles III. As he embarked on a new chapter as King of Spain, Madrid's Puerta del Sol square witnessed his arrival with its majestic Royal House of the Post Office standing tall as a symbol of power and authority. Delve into history further through exhibitions like that at New Gallery showcasing artifacts from the Royal House of Stuart—an opportunity to glimpse into their regal lineage and turbulent pasts. Francis I of France and Emperor Charles V come alive through vibrant lithographs depicting their reigns—a testament to how politics intertwined with power struggles during this era. But it is not just political alliances that defined Charles III; personal connections also played a role.