Holy League 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)

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)

Procession of the Holy League in Paris, 1590 (print)
2757146 Procession of the Holy League in Paris, 1590 (print); (add.info.: France. Procession de la Ligue a Paris, 1590. Coll. Part. History. France. French Wars of Religion)

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.

Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century

Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590

Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590

Procession of the League in Place de Greve, c1590. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the League in Place de Greve, c1590

Procession of the League, in 1590 or 1593, between 1590 and 1593. Creator: Joos van Winghe
Procession of the League, in 1590 or 1593, between 1590 and 1593

Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, 1626, (1890). Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) Bohemian military leader

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)

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

The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho)
5207740 The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610)

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)

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

Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria
ELD5620199 Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Battle of Lepante, October 7, 1571 (engraving) 1864 by French School

The Battle of Agnadello, 14th May, 1509, detail from the Tomb of Louis XII (1462-1515
XIR187735 The Battle of Agnadello, 14th May, 1509, detail from the Tomb of Louis XII (1462-1515) and Anne of Brittany (1496-1533) 1515 (marble) by Juste

Battle of Lepanto (fresco) (b / w photo)
736900 Battle of Lepanto (fresco) (b/w photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info)

Pope Pius V, with vignettes of the Battle of Lepanto, from
476885 Pope Pius V, with vignettes of the Battle of Lepanto, from Vita del Gloriosissimo Papa Pio Quinto, pub. 1586 (litho) by Italian School

An armed procession of The Catholic League of France aka Holy League
3714031 An armed procession of The Catholic League of France aka Holy League, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho)
961332 Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Lepanto.); © Look and Learn

The Battle of Agnadello, 14th May, 1509, detail from the Tomb of Louis XII
XIR316968 The Battle of Agnadello, 14th May, 1509, detail from the Tomb of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany, 1515 (marble) by Juste, Jean I (1485-1549) & Antoine (1479-1519); Basilique Saint-Denis

Detail from an engraving depicting the formation at the Battle of Coron (engraving
TPG188403 Detail from an engraving depicting the formation at the Battle of Coron (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Correr, Venice

The Battle of Tunis or Lepanto (tapestry)
XIR212971 The Battle of Tunis or Lepanto (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee d Art et d Archeologie, Moulins

Henry and the captured French officers, illustration from Cassell
STC385285 Henry and the captured French officers, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Trophies from the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho)
972364 Trophies from the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trophies from the Battle of Lepanto, 1571)

The Battle of Lepanto, 1622 (oil on copper)
3087462 The Battle of Lepanto, 1622 (oil on copper) by Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652) (circle of); 44.4x70.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571)

Procession of the Holy League in the Streets of Paris, ca 1590. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Battle of Lepanto - A Sea Battle between Christians and Barbary Corsairs, 1615-20. The Battle of Lepanto was fought between the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic Mediterranean states

Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion

The Battle of Lepanto, (1571), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Lepanto, (1571), 1890. Naval engagement on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League of Pope Pius V led by the John of Austria of the Spanish Empire and the Venetian Republic

Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Paris, 22 March 1594
Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Porte Saint-Denis, Paris 22 March 1594. Although Henry (1553-1610) became King of France in 1589

Procession of the League (la Ligue), Paris, 24 May 1590. Typical soldiers and civic guards armed with pikes and harquebuses leaving Notre Dame

Turkish defeat in the Battle of Lepanto, 1571
Defeat of the Turkish fleet by the Holy League under Don Juan of Austria, Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Battle of Ravenna, April 11, 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai, or War of the Holy League. The army of the Papal States and Spain defending Ravenna (right)

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States, decisively defeated the fleet of the Ottoman Empire. After a late 17th century work

The Battle of Tunis, or Battle of Lepanto (tapestry)
XIR901120 The Battle of Tunis, or Battle of Lepanto (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Moulins

The Battle of Lepanto (woodcut)
XJF939866 The Battle of Lepanto (woodcut) by Rogel, Hans (1520-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League)

Portrait of Sebastiano Vernier (d. 1578) Commander-in-Chief of the Venetian forces
XAM68684 Portrait of Sebastiano Vernier (d.1578) Commander-in-Chief of the Venetian forces in the war against the Ottoman Empire with the battle of Lepanto in the background

The Battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571 (oil on canvas)
XIR61808 The Battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571 (oil on canvas) by Cambiaso, Luca (1527-85); Monasterio de El Escorial, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Naval Battle of Lepanto, 1571 (oil on panel)
XAL279345 Naval Battle of Lepanto, 1571 (oil on panel) by Italian School, (16th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info)

The Battle of Lepanto, October 1571, 1600 (mural)
XIR196285 The Battle of Lepanto, October 1571, 1600 (mural) by Vassilacchi, Antonio (1556-1629); Villa Barbarigo, Noventa Vicentina

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto (oil on canvas) (detail of 60381)
XIR132965 Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto (oil on canvas) (detail of 60381) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Galleria dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

France, Rouen, Procession of Holy League
Francois (II) Bunel (1552-1599), Procession of the Holy League

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. The opening salvo at the Battle of Lepanto, fought, 7 October 1571, off Lepanto, Greece, between the galley fleets of the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. The naval Battle of Lepanto, fought, 7 October 1571, off Lepanto, Greece, between the galley fleets of the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire

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"The Holy League: A Tapestry of Religious and Political Struggles" Step back in time to witness the intricate web of religious and political conflicts that shaped Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Holy League, a powerful alliance driven by Catholic interests, played a pivotal role in these tumultuous times. In Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, we catch a glimpse of the league's military might as two prominent commanders strategize for battle. Their determination echoes through history, leaving an indelible mark on the continent. The Eighth War of Religion reveals another facet of this complex era. The engraving depicts the arrest of Catholic members of the League amidst escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants. These clashes often erupted into violent disputes like that shown in Dispute between Monks and Jews, where heretical books were burned amid religious fervor. Political intrigue also marred this period as seen in Assassination of Henry Guise by Henry III. This watercolor captures one instance where power struggles led to bloodshed within France's ruling elite. Yet amidst chaos, there were moments when unity prevailed over division. The reigns of Henry III and IV witnessed attempts at reconciliation with both Catholics and Protestants finding common ground under their rule. Beyond European borders, the Holy League extended its influence across continents. In Ireland, Felim O Neill emerged as a leader during the Irish Rebellion against English Protestant domination—a testament to how far-reaching these conflicts became. Meanwhile, across Spain's vast empire in America lay yet another tale—the Comuneros' struggle for justice against colonial oppression depicted vividly on canvas—Juan de Padilla standing tall alongside Juan Bravo and Francisco Maldonado at the Scaffold. Religious figures also played significant roles during this era; Pope Pius V stands out among them with his unwavering commitment to preserving Catholic orthodoxy—an engraving capturing his influential presence.