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"The Italian War: A Tapestry of Conflict and Triumph" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the epic battles that shaped Italy's history

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana, 1570-1571. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

The Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana, 1570-1571. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
The Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana, 1570-1571. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageItalian War Collection: Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia, 2525 , Italy (engraving)

Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia, 2525 , Italy (engraving)
3520599 Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia, 2525 , Italy (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Battle of Pavia)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Risorgimento: The Death of Enrico Cairoli (1840-1867) at the Battle of Villa Glori on 23/10/1867

Risorgimento: The Death of Enrico Cairoli (1840-1867) at the Battle of Villa Glori on 23/10/1867 Painting by Gerolamo
VEN5031656 Risorgimento: The Death of Enrico Cairoli (1840-1867) at the Battle of Villa Glori on 23/10/1867 Painting by Gerolamo (Girolamo) Induno (1825-1890)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Everything is lost for the honor Francois I writing to his mother Louise de Savoy after the battle

Everything is lost for the honor Francois I writing to his mother Louise de Savoy after the battle of Pavia
ELD4925570 Everything is lost for the honor Francois I writing to his mother Louise de Savoy after the battle of Pavia on 24/02/1525

Background imageItalian War Collection: Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy

Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy, 1875 (engraving)
PCT4277313 Francois I taken prisoner at the Battle of Pavia (1525) handed over his scent to Lannoy, 1875 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: French king Francois 1st (1494-1547) is dubbed knight by Bayard (Pierre du Terrail 1475-1524)

French king Francois 1st (1494-1547) is dubbed knight by Bayard (Pierre du Terrail 1475-1524)
1756652 French king Francois 1st (1494-1547) is dubbed knight by Bayard (Pierre du Terrail 1475-1524) just after Marignan battle in september 14, 1515

Background imageItalian War Collection: Battle of Marignan, september 13-14, 1515, the troops of French king Francois 1st won over

Battle of Marignan, september 13-14, 1515, the troops of French king Francois 1st won over the Swiss army
1749418 Battle of Marignan, september 13-14, 1515, the troops of French king Francois 1st won over the Swiss army, during the 5th war of Italy, manuscript; (add.info.: Battle of Marignan)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547)

Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547)
ELD4871651 Fifth Italian War (1515-1516): Pierre Terrail de Bayard (1476-1524) armant Francois 1st (1494-1547) knight after the Battle of Marignan (Maregnano) (Italy)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)
529631 The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry); (add.info.: It was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879

Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879
6356741 Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1879 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799), Italian biologist

Background imageItalian War Collection: Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, 1563-1565. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Battle of Pavia (1525): Francois I hands over his sword to Charles de Lannoy, 1897 (Engraving)

The Battle of Pavia (1525): Francois I hands over his sword to Charles de Lannoy, 1897 (Engraving)
7304419 The Battle of Pavia (1525): Francois I hands over his sword to Charles de Lannoy, 1897 (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian War (1521-1526)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378237 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageItalian War Collection: Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378212 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageItalian War Collection: Italian Wars: ' The Battle of Marignan on 14/09/1515' Drawing in the pen of the Master De La Ratiere

Italian Wars: " The Battle of Marignan on 14/09/1515" Drawing in the pen of the Master De La Ratiere
JLJ4650060 Italian Wars: " The Battle of Marignan on 14/09/1515" Drawing in the pen of the Master De La Ratiere (16th century) Sun

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808821 The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageItalian War Collection: Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)

Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
1764302 Francis I of France at the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850) (after); (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Regiment of Guides, seen here during The Second Italian War of Independence

The Regiment of Guides, seen here during The Second Italian War of Independence
7269223 The Regiment of Guides, seen here during The Second Italian War of Independence; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regiment of Guides)

Background imageItalian War Collection: French troops reaching Piedmont through the Mont Cenis Pass, 1859

French troops reaching Piedmont through the Mont Cenis Pass, 1859
7269241 French troops reaching Piedmont through the Mont Cenis Pass, 1859; Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd division of General Joseph Vinay belonging to the IV Corps of the French army reach)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Zouaves embarking at Marseilles enroute to the Battle of Palestro

Zouaves embarking at Marseilles enroute to the Battle of Palestro
7269240 Zouaves embarking at Marseilles enroute to the Battle of Palestro; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zouaves embarking at Marseilles enroute to the Battle of Palestro during The Second Italian)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547)

Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia on February 25, 1525
XEE4177294 Sixth Italian War (1521-1526): King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Pavia on February 25, 1525. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Background imageItalian War Collection: History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia

History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia
XEE4170882 History of France: Maintains King Francois I (1494-1547) defeated at the Battle of Pavia and prisoner in Madrid prison with his enemy King Charles V (or Charles V 1500-1558)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515

The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515
XEE4177273 The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) at the Battle of Marignan on 13 and 14 September 1515. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Background imageItalian War Collection: The reign of Francis I of France, 1515-1547 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano)

The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano) on 14 / 09 / 1515
JLJ4602889 The return of the battle of Marignan Armees of Francois I returning from Marignan (Maregnano) on 14/09/1515. Painting by Hippolyte Lecomte (1781-1857) 1829 Sun

Background imageItalian War Collection: Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice, 1494 (engraving)

Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice, 1494 (engraving)
7173358 Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice, 1494 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swearing an oath of loyalty to the League of Venice)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Battle of Marignano (engraving)

Battle of Marignano (engraving)
7192230 Battle of Marignano (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Marignano)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Bataille de Marignan (engraving)

Bataille de Marignan (engraving)
7194148 Bataille de Marignan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Marignan)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany, XV Century (coloured engraving)

Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany, XV Century (coloured engraving)
7159161 Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany, XV Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)

King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)
5996223 King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle

Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy
969167 Francis I of France requesting to be knighted by the Chevalier Bayard after victory at the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (engraving) by French School

Background imageItalian War Collection: Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)

Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)
972374 Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525

Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525
LLM461663 Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I of France captured at the battle of Pavia in 1525)

Background imageItalian War Collection: King Francis I at the battle of Pavia

King Francis I at the battle of Pavia
LLM455271 King Francis I at the battle of Pavia by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Francis I at the battle of Pavia, 1525)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War

The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War
CHT268761 The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 31st August 1919 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageItalian War Collection: Charge des Suisses a Marignan (colour litho)

Charge des Suisses a Marignan (colour litho)
3095649 Charge des Suisses a Marignan (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge des Suisses a Marignan)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Capture of Francis I (engraving)

Capture of Francis I (engraving)
965996 Capture of Francis I (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Francis I)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Italian War in Abyssinia (engraving)

The Italian War in Abyssinia (engraving)
1604968 The Italian War in Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian War in Abyssinia)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho)

Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho)
724710 Francis I after the Battle of Marignano (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis I after the Battle of Marignano: Bayard, my friend)

Background imageItalian War Collection: The Swiss demand their pay at Bicocca, illustration from Francois Ier

The Swiss demand their pay at Bicocca, illustration from Francois Ier
STC441427 The Swiss demand their pay at Bicocca, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageItalian War Collection: Bayard at the siege of Mezieres, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier

Bayard at the siege of Mezieres, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441426 Bayard at the siege of Mezieres, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Robida

Background imageItalian War Collection: Lissas memories (colour litho)

Lissas memories (colour litho)
2808801 Lissas memories (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lissas memories. The Palestro chains that were around the Austrian monument of the battle)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Retreat of the Swiss into neutrality after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)

Retreat of the Swiss into neutrality after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
2782958 Retreat of the Swiss into neutrality after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)

King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho)
5997274 King Francis I of France imprisoned in Milan after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia, 1525 (litho) by Treidler, Adolph (1846-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian War Collection: Surrender of Francis on the battle-field of Pavia, illustration from Cassell

Surrender of Francis on the battle-field of Pavia, illustration from Cassell
STC385288 Surrender of Francis on the battle-field of Pavia, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageItalian War Collection: King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of

King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano
3621085 King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageItalian War Collection: Retreat of the Swiss at the Battle of Marignan, 14 September 1515 (colour litho)

Retreat of the Swiss at the Battle of Marignan, 14 September 1515 (colour litho)
3621072 Retreat of the Swiss at the Battle of Marignan, 14 September 1515 (colour litho) by Courvoisier, Jules (1884 - 1936); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"The Italian War: A Tapestry of Conflict and Triumph" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the epic battles that shaped Italy's history. From the Battle of Marciano in Val di Chiana to the Battle of Pavia, these captivating artworks by renowned artist Giorgio Vasari bring to life the intensity and drama of war. In Vasari's masterpiece, "Cosimo studies the taking of Siena, " we witness a strategic analysis unfolding before our eyes. The meticulous attention to detail showcases Cosimo's determination as he plans his next move during this crucial moment in history. The Battle of Pavia engraving depicts an iconic scene where Francois I humbly surrenders his sword to Charles de Lannoy. This symbolic gesture signifies not only defeat but also resilience and honor amidst adversity. Traveling further back in time, we encounter another tapestry portraying an episode from the same battle - vivid colors intertwine with intricate designs, capturing every nuance of this historic clash between nations. Moving forward, we delve into one of Italy's most significant conflicts - The Battle of Marignano. Through a drawing by Master De La Ratiere, we witness soldiers locked in combat on September 14th, 1515. This pen-and-ink depiction transports us directly onto the battlefield itself. Francis I stands tall at the Battle of Marignano chromolitho print - a testament to his leadership during this pivotal moment. His unwavering determination echoes through time as he leads his troops towards victory against all odds. Fast-forwarding centuries later brings us face-to-face with The Second Italian War of Independence. Witness The Regiment of Guides charging fearlessly into battle - their bravery shining through even amidst chaos and uncertainty. French troops traversing Mont Cenis Pass evoke images of perseverance as they march towards Piedmont during their campaign for liberation. These brave soldiers embody resilience and unity as they forge ahead despite the treacherous terrain.