Habsburg Dynasty Collection

Map of the German Confederation (1815-1866), lithograph, published in 1897
Map of the German Confederation between 1815 and 1866. Lithograph, published in 1897

Sunrise at Heros Square, Budapest, Hungary
Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders

The Habsburg, ancestral seat of the Habsburg dynasty, Habsburg, Aargau, Switzerland

Hofburg Palace, Vienna Austria, c. 1959

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Rudolf I, also known as Rudolf of Habsburg or Der Habsburger, 1218 - 1291. First German king of the Habsburg dynasty

Sunrise at Heros Square, Budapest, Hungary
Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Habsburg (1566 - 1633)
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Portrait of Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Habsburg (Segovia, 1566 - Brussels, 1633). Infanta of Spain and Portugal

Austria, Vienna, oil on canvas, portrait of Maria Theresa Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria
Martin van Meytens (1695-1770), Portrait of Maria Theresa Habsburg, archduchess of Austria (Vienna, 1717-1780), 1750, oil on canvas

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Eleonora of Austria (Eleanor of Habsburg, Brussels, 1498 Taraveruela, 1558)
Joos van Cleve (ca.1485-1540), Portrait of Eleonora of Austria (Eleanor of Habsburg, Brussels, 1498 - Taraveruela, 1558), Queen of France, 1530

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The Habsburg Dynasty, one of the most influential and powerful royal families in European history, left an indelible mark on the continent for centuries. This lithograph from 1897 showcases the German Confederation, a political entity that played a significant role during their reign. As we delve into their legacy, we find ourselves standing before the majestic Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. This iconic residence served as the epicenter of Habsburg power and witnessed countless historical events throughout its existence. In this captivating photograph from 1959, we catch a glimpse of its grandeur and timeless beauty. However, our journey takes us even further back to Switzerland's Habsburg village - where it all began. The ancestral seat of this illustrious dynasty still stands proudly today in Aargau. It serves as a reminder of their humble origins and how they rose to prominence through strategic marriages and shrewd politics. Amongst these notable alliances was that between Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Habsburg and Archduke Albert VII of Austria. Their portrait captured in Vienna transports us to a bygone era when love intertwined with diplomacy shaped Europe's destiny. Another striking painting depicts Charles II - his weary eyes reflecting both his physical ailments due to generations of intermarriage within the family and the immense burden he carried as ruler over vast territories across Europe. Maria Theresa Hapsburg emerges as another prominent figure within this dynasty's lineage. Her regal portrait exudes strength and determination; she became one of Austria's most beloved rulers during her eventful reign in the mid-18th century. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without venturing beyond Austria's borders to Hungary's capital city Budapest. At sunrise on Heroes' Square, surrounded by statues commemorating national heroes, we witness nature illuminating this historic site—a testament to Hungary's connection with the Habsburgs throughout history.