Ottoman Habsburg Wars Collection

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

Emperor Charles V Captures Tunis, c. 1565. Creator: Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-1566)
Emperor Charles V Captures Tunis, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Prince Eugene of Savoy leading a charge near Belgrade during the Siege of 1717. Private Collection

Prince Eugene of Savoy leading a charge near Belgrade during the Siege of 1717. Private Collection

The Battle of Keresztes in 1596 (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary. Artist: Turkish master)
The Battle of Keresztes in 1596 (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary. Found in the collection of The David Collection

The Battle of Mohacs, between the Turks and Hungarians, 1526
CHT307965 The Battle of Mohacs, between the Turks and Hungarians, 1526, facsimile of a miniature conserved in the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul (colour litho) by Turkish School

The wounded Count Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg among the defenders of Vienna, 1683 (engraving)
3647528 The wounded Count Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg among the defenders of Vienna, 1683 (engraving) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

The liberators of Vienna entering the city, 1683 (engraving)
3647529 The liberators of Vienna entering the city, 1683 (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The liberators of Vienna entering the city, 1683)

The King of Hungary, Lajos II (1506-26) in council before the battle of Mohacs in 1526
CHT290004 The King of Hungary, Lajos II (1506-26) in council before the battle of Mohacs in 1526, 1558 (ink and gold leaf on vellum) by Ali Amir Beg (fl)

Prince Eugene sends a messenger to the Emperor, informing him of his victory …, ca 1860
Prince Eugene sends a messenger to the Emperor, informing him of his victory at the Battle of Zenta, ca 1860. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583. Found in the Collection of Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vaticano

A naval battle between Christians and Turks, 1657. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Artist: Jenichen, Balthasar (active 1560-1590)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Private Collection

Mehmed III Enthroned (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary. Artist: Turkish master)
Mehmed III Enthroned (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Mehmed III Received in Istanbul (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary. Artist: Turkish master)
Mehmed III Received in Istanbul (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Mehmed III Arrives at the Head of the Victorious Army in Istanbul (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Camp Artist)
Mehmed III Arrives at the Head of the Victorious Army in Istanbul (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Fragment of a broadside on the Turkish invasion of Hungary. Artist: Schoen, Erhard (1491-1592)
Fragment of a broadside on the Turkish invasion of Hungary. Found in the collection of British Museum

Mehmed III?s Coronation in the Topkapi Palace in 1595 (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hung Artist)
Mehmed III?s Coronation in the Topkapi Palace in 1595 (From Manuscript Mehmed IIIs Campaign in Hungary). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Defeat of the Turks by Prince Eugene at The Battle of Zenta, aka Battle of Senta, September 1697. Prince Eugene Francis of Savoy-Carignano, 1663 - 1736

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

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The Ottoman Habsburg Wars were a series of conflicts that spanned several centuries, shaping the course of European history. These battles and sieges left an indelible mark on both sides, with victories and defeats etched into the annals of time. One such battle was the Battle of Keresztes in 1596, depicted in a manuscript by Turkish master Mehmed III. This clash between Ottoman forces and Hungarian defenders showcased the fierce determination on both sides. Another significant event was the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, where Turks clashed with Hungarians. King Lajos II can be seen in council before this fateful encounter, highlighting the weighty decisions made prior to warfare. Vienna also became a pivotal battleground during these wars. Count Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg's wounded figure among Vienna's defenders serves as a testament to their resilience during the siege. Conversely, an engraving depicts liberators entering Vienna after their victory - a momentous occasion for those who fought against Ottoman forces. Naval battles played a crucial role as well, most notably at Lepanto in 1571. The clash between Christian and Turkish fleets forever altered Mediterranean dynamics. A portrait of a Venetian Admiral from this era captures the spirit and bravery displayed by naval commanders. Allegories were also created to commemorate these historic events; one such example is "Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto" from around 1573. It symbolizes triumph over adversity through artistic representation. Throughout these conflicts, leaders like Prince Eugene sent messengers to inform emperors about victorious outcomes - showcasing strategic brilliance amidst chaos. They were not just clashes between armies but represented cultural clashes too; they shaped Europe's destiny while leaving behind tales of heroism and sacrifice that continue to captivate us today.