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Charles Iv Collection

Charles IV, also known as Charles the Wise, was a prominent figure in European history during the 14th century

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte

Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte
2910823 Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte; (add.info.: 1808 Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432506 An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: King Charles IV of Spain enters barcelona, 1802 (engraving)

King Charles IV of Spain enters barcelona, 1802 (engraving)
3520638 King Charles IV of Spain enters barcelona, 1802 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris

The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris
3480279 The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris; (add.info.: The Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV met with the French king Charles V in Paris)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte

Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte
2910824 Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte; (add.info.: 1808 Charles IV of Spain abdication in favour of Joseph Bonaparte.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Fall of King Charles IV of Spain forced to abdicate

Fall of King Charles IV of Spain forced to abdicate
2910825 Fall of King Charles IV of Spain forced to abdicate; (add.info.: 1808 Fall of King Charles IV of Spain forced to abdicate, 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCharles Iv 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 imageCharles Iv Collection: Beatrix de Cusance, Madame de Lorraine, second wife of Charles IV (litho)

Beatrix de Cusance, Madame de Lorraine, second wife of Charles IV (litho)
3252843 Beatrix de Cusance, Madame de Lorraine, second wife of Charles IV (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beatrix de Cusance, Madame de Lorraine, 1614-1663. Second wife of Charles IV)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV

The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez
3520620 The Mutiny of Aranjuez (Motin de Aranjuez) led against King Charles IV, that took place in the town of Aranjuez, Spain on 17-19 March 1808 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432505 An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: King Charles IV of France, receives gifts

King Charles IV of France, receives gifts
3480283 King Charles IV of France, receives gifts; (add.info.: King Charles IV of France, receives gifts. The people of Paris present gifts to the Holy Roman Emperor and his son)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Emperor Charles IV

Emperor Charles IV
3782163 Emperor Charles IV; (add.info.: Emperor Charles IV arguing with fellows of the University of Paris. Manners, Customs)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Wenceslas the Dypsomaniac (engraving)

Wenceslas the Dypsomaniac (engraving)
2788233 Wenceslas the Dypsomaniac (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wenceslas the Dypsomaniac)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Perspicacity of Charles IV (engraving)

Perspicacity of Charles IV (engraving)
2788232 Perspicacity of Charles IV (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspicacity of Charles IV)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Standing figure and Golden Bull seals of HRE Charles IV (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Standing figure and Golden Bull seals of HRE Charles IV (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986581 Standing figure and Golden Bull seals of HRE Charles IV (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: French kings and queens of the 13th and 14th Century (coloured engraving)

French kings and queens of the 13th and 14th Century (coloured engraving)
979291 French kings and queens of the 13th and 14th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV, 49 roi, 1321-1328; Philippe de Valois, 50eme roi, 1328-1350 (coloured engraving)

Charles IV, 49 roi, 1321-1328; Philippe de Valois, 50eme roi, 1328-1350 (coloured engraving)
2799570 Charles IV, 49 roi, 1321-1328; Philippe de Valois, 50eme roi, 1328-1350 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IV, 49 roi)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV, King of Spain (engraving)

Charles IV, King of Spain (engraving)
3647640 Charles IV, King of Spain (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IV, King of Spain (1748-1819)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV of France (chromolitho)

Charles IV of France (chromolitho)
2817151 Charles IV of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IV of France (1294-1328)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Horthys Days in Rome (colour litho)

Horthys Days in Rome (colour litho)
2778516 Horthys Days in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horthys days in Rome)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Karl IV, 1347-1378 (coloured engraving)

Karl IV, 1347-1378 (coloured engraving)
2797471 Karl IV, 1347-1378 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl IV, 1347-1378)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV of France making Louis, Count of Clermont-en Beauvaisis, Duke of Bourbon

Charles IV of France making Louis, Count of Clermont-en Beauvaisis, Duke of Bourbon, 1327 (engraving)
969158 Charles IV of France making Louis, Count of Clermont-en Beauvaisis, Duke of Bourbon, 1327 (engraving) by French School

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV of Spain with Napoleon (engraving)

Charles IV of Spain with Napoleon (engraving)
3647618 Charles IV of Spain with Napoleon (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles IV of Spain with Napoleon)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375 (engraving)

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375 (engraving)
3647327 The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV entering Lubeck, 1375)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV issues the Golden Bull of 1356 (engraving)

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV issues the Golden Bull of 1356 (engraving)
3647325 The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV issues the Golden Bull of 1356 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)

Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c. 1820s-30s (coloured engraving)
468862 Four figures from the history of the Holy Roman Empire, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Archbishop Elector of Treveri, 2)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles the Fifth receiving Emperor Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia

Charles the Fifth receiving Emperor Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia
2334756 Charles the Fifth receiving Emperor Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Late 1377, the two men, riding, shake hands)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV with the Italian Renaissance poet Petrarch

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV with the Italian Renaissance poet Petrarch, 14th Century (engraving)
3647366 The Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV with the Italian Renaissance poet Petrarch, 14th Century (engraving) by Pletsch

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Rulers of Brandenburg (colour litho)

Rulers of Brandenburg (colour litho)
725435 Rulers of Brandenburg (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rulers of Brandenburg)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Archduke Karl Franz Joseph of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne (litho)

Archduke Karl Franz Joseph of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne (litho)
3103697 Archduke Karl Franz Joseph of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne (litho) by Austrian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV of Spain as Huntsman, c. 1799 / 1800. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya

Charles IV of Spain as Huntsman, c. 1799 / 1800. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya
Charles IV of Spain as Huntsman, c. 1799/1800

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Jasper Cup with Gilded-Silver Mounts, Bohemian, ca. 1350-80. Creator: Unknown

Jasper Cup with Gilded-Silver Mounts, Bohemian, ca. 1350-80. Creator: Unknown
Jasper Cup with Gilded-Silver Mounts, Bohemian, ca. 1350-80. Product of the imperial court of Charles IV (crowned at Rome 1355; d. 1378)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Billingsgate at Bayonne, or The Imperial Dinner!, July 10, 1808. July 10, 1808

Billingsgate at Bayonne, or The Imperial Dinner!, July 10, 1808. July 10, 1808
Billingsgate at Bayonne, or The Imperial Dinner!, July 10, 1808

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV equestrian statue, National Arts Museum, Mexico City, Mexico

Charles IV equestrian statue, National Arts Museum, Mexico City, Mexico. Building 1911 statue 1802 last Spanish ruler Mexico

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Creator: Unknown

View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Gothic monument on the Charles Bridge Prague over the Vltava river in Prague, built late 14th century, under Emperor Charles IV, designed by Petr Parler

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Prague Castle and Royal Palace, dating from 9th century

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot... 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Creator

Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot... 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Creator
Doctor Boney_bringing the Powers to Pot, or John Bull and his friends rather shy, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving). Napole on Bonaparte (1769– 1821)

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles and Ferdinand at Bayonne, 1808, (1896)

Charles and Ferdinand at Bayonne, 1808, (1896). Abdications of the Spanish Royal Family, Bayonne, France: King Charles IV was forced to abdicate the throne to his son Ferdinand VII in 1808 by order

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Figueras (Girona) by French troops

Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Figueras (Girona) by French troops on 17th November 1794, engraving

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Roses (Girona) by the French on 3rd February 1795

Reign of Charles IV (1748-1819), taking of Roses (Girona) by the French on 3rd February 1795, engraving

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Bayonne Constitution (1808) in which Napoleon achieved that Ferdinand VII returned

Bayonne Constitution (1808) in which Napoleon achieved that Ferdinand VII returned the crown to Charles IV after the Mutiny of Aranjuez, and that he abdicates in favour of Jose Bonaparte

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV (1748-1817), King of Spain from 1788-1808, son of Charles III, engraving 1870

Charles IV (1748-1817), King of Spain from 1788-1808, son of Charles III, engraving 1870

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Coins minted by Kings of Madrid. Philip V, Louis I, Ferdinand VI, Charles III, Charles IV

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

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Karlstejn Castle, Czech Republic

Karlstejn Castle, Czech Republic. Karlstejn Castle was built in the mid 14th century by the Bohemian King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV places a splinter of the Holy Cross in a reliquary, c. 1360

Charles IV places a splinter of the Holy Cross in a reliquary, c. 1360. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: The crown of King Charles IV. before 1349

The crown of King Charles IV. before 1349. Found in the collection of Aachen Cathedral

Background imageCharles Iv Collection: Charles IV, ca 1430

Charles IV, ca 1430. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin



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Charles IV, also known as Charles the Wise, was a prominent figure in European history during the 14th century. His reign encompassed various roles and responsibilities, from being the Holy Roman Emperor to ruling over France and Bohemia. One of the notable depictions is seen in an engraving titled "Wenceslas the Dypsomaniac. " This artwork portrays his son Wenceslas as a heavy drinker, highlighting Charles' perspicacity in dealing with such challenges within his family. Another engraving showcases Charles IV's standing figure alongside the Golden Bull seals of HRE. This handcoloured copperplate engraving symbolizes his authority and power as the Holy Roman Emperor. In a coloured engraving depicting French kings and queens of the 13th and 14th centuries, we see Charles IV portrayed alongside Philippe de Valois. These engravings serve as historical records that showcase their respective reigns. A visit by his sister, Queen Isabella of England, is captured in an intriguing scene where "King of France Charles IV received her. " This encounter between siblings highlights their close relationship despite political differences. Charles IV's influence extended beyond France; he was also King of Spain. An engraving depicts him wearing regal attire befitting this role. During Gunther von Schwarzburg's funeral procession in Germany, another engraving shows Charles IV leading mourners. It demonstrates his involvement on both national and international stages during this period. The chromolitho portrait titled "Charles IV of France" offers a vivid depiction capturing his regal presence and importance within French history. "Horthy's Days in Rome, " depicted through colour lithography, captures an event where Horthy pays homage to Pope Pius XI while referencing Karl (Charles) IV's rule from 1347-1378. This image signifies significant diplomatic interactions during that time period.