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Philip Ii Collection

Philip II was a prominent figure in European history, known for his political prowess and military achievements

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: 1598 book by Antonio Perez

1598 book by Antonio Perez
3507297 1598 book by Antonio Perez; (add.info.: 1598 book by Antonio Perez (1540-1611) Spanish statesman, secretary of king Philip II of Spain.); Universal History Archive.

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Marie Francoise de Bourbon, Duchesse d'Orleans, wife of Philippe II the Regent

Marie Francoise de Bourbon, Duchesse d'Orleans, wife of Philippe II the Regent
FLO4572024 Marie Francoise de Bourbon, Duchesse d'Orleans, wife of Philippe II the Regent, with Louise-Francoise le Bouthillier de Chavigny, widow of Philippe de Clerembault

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Antonio Perez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791

Antonio Perez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473247 Antonio Perez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Antonio Perez, 1540-1611. Spanish statesman, secretary of king Philip II of Spain)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598)

PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598). Portrait of Philip still as prince
CUL4858581 PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598). Portrait of Philip still as prince. Xylography

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 1850

The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 1850
3480090 The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 1850; (add.info.: The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial; commonly known as El Escorial)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II, Duke of Orleans, 1674-1723. Philippe Duke of Orleans, Regent of France

Philip II, Duke of Orleans, 1674-1723. Philippe Duke of Orleans, Regent of France
FLO4571930 Philip II, Duke of Orleans, 1674-1723. Philippe Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a 1692 portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687

Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada. (From the Series of the life of Pope Paul III), 1687. Found in the Collection of the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza.

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Scene from Tennyson's 'Queen Mary' at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Scene from Tennyson's "Queen Mary" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1876. London stage production. The Laureate has been careful to depict the more human relations

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II

The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II, Are Led by Prince Creator: Anon
The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II, Are Led by Prince William of Orange, The States General Entreat Queen Elizabeth I for Aid, c.1633-c.1639

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832

Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832
Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon his Departure from the Netherlands in 1559, 1832

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II, King of Spain. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I

Philip II, King of Spain. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I
Philip II, King of Spain

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Phillip II of Spain, possibly 1585. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix

Phillip II of Spain, possibly 1585. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Phillip II of Spain, possibly 1585

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Phillip II, King of Spain, 1586. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix

Phillip II, King of Spain, 1586. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Phillip II, King of Spain, 1586

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Philip II of France (1165-1223) travelled to the Holy Land in the Third Crusade, 1189-1192 with King Richard I of England

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Artist: Emperor Charles V

Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Artist: Emperor Charles V
Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Letter in French from Charles V to Mary I, his daughter-in-law, expressing the desire to see his son King Philip, her husband

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The Philippeion, Olympia, Arcadia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

The Philippeion, Olympia, Arcadia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Central panel of the Triptych of Christ Among the Doctors (oil on panel)

Central panel of the Triptych of Christ Among the Doctors (oil on panel)
472396 Central panel of the Triptych of Christ Among the Doctors (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); St. Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II, Duke of Burgundy (Philip the Bold)

Philip II, Duke of Burgundy (Philip the Bold)
3780358 Philip II, Duke of Burgundy (Philip the Bold); (add.info.: Philip II, Duke of Burgundy (Philip the Bold ), seated, wearing chainmail underneath a jacket emblazoned with the fleur-de-lis

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Persecution of French Jews during the reign of King Philip Augustus, late 12th Century (engraving)

Persecution of French Jews during the reign of King Philip Augustus, late 12th Century (engraving)
6029341 Persecution of French Jews during the reign of King Philip Augustus, late 12th Century (engraving) by French School

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II, of Spain, 1588, 1888. Creator: Rose

Philip II, of Spain, 1588, 1888. Creator: Rose
Philip II, of Spain, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Elisabeth of Valois, wife of King Philip II of Spain, daughter of King Henry II of France, 1545-1568

Elisabeth of Valois, wife of King Philip II of Spain, daughter of King Henry II of France, 1545-1568
FLO4657358 Elisabeth of Valois, wife of King Philip II of Spain, daughter of King Henry II of France, 1545-1568. She wears a jeweled cap, lace ruff collar, and rich

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus, King of France, 1165-1223

Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus, King of France, 1165-1223, from the Abbaye de la Victoire
6340065 Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus, King of France, 1165-1223, from the Abbaye de la Victoire by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Figure and seal of Philip II, Philip Augustus)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho)

The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho)
5207737 The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry II of France, 1547-1559)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Prince Richard (later King Richard I) paying homage to King Philip II of France. (litho)

Prince Richard (later King Richard I) paying homage to King Philip II of France. (litho)
6015003 Prince Richard (later King Richard I) paying homage to King Philip II of France. (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II, 244-247. Creator: Unknown

Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II, 244-247. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II, 244-247

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Coin Portraying King Philip II, 247-249. Creator: Unknown

Coin Portraying King Philip II, 247-249. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying King Philip II, 247-249

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Coin Portraying King Philip II, 244-249. Creator: Unknown

Coin Portraying King Philip II, 244-249. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying King Philip II, 244-249

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Sestertius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II, 244-246. Creator: Unknown

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II, 244-246. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II, 244-246

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain, in armor

Portrait of Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain, in armor and with the Order of the Golden Fleece, ca. 1600. Private Collection

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The Battle on the Slaak between the Dutch and Spanish Fleets during the Night of 12-13

The Battle on the Slaak between the Dutch and Spanish Fleets during the Night of 12-13
3704128 The Battle on the Slaak between the Dutch and Spanish Fleets during the Night of 12-13 September 1631, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Vlieger, Simon Jacobsz

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: El Escorial, Spain (engraving)

El Escorial, Spain (engraving)
3647764 El Escorial, Spain (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Escorial, Spain)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Naval battle near Gibraltar on 25th April 1607, 1639 (oil on canvas)

Naval battle near Gibraltar on 25th April 1607, 1639 (oil on canvas)
3545922 Naval battle near Gibraltar on 25th April 1607, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 136x204.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Fishing for Souls, 1614 (oil on panel)

Fishing for Souls, 1614 (oil on panel)
1765807 Fishing for Souls, 1614 (oil on panel) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 98.5A--187.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II as King. 1590 (engraving)

Philip II as King. 1590 (engraving)
672185 Philip II as King. 1590 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip II as King. 1590)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II of France wins the Battle of Bouvines after prayer, 1214 (engraving)

Philip II of France wins the Battle of Bouvines after prayer, 1214 (engraving)
969150 Philip II of France wins the Battle of Bouvines after prayer, 1214 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip II, King of Spain (chromolitho)

Philip II, King of Spain (chromolitho)
972381 Philip II, King of Spain (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Elisabeth of Valois, daughter of King Henry II of France (coloured engraving)

Elisabeth of Valois, daughter of King Henry II of France (coloured engraving)
971813 Elisabeth of Valois, daughter of King Henry II of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisabeth of Valois (1545-1568)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: King Philip Augustus of France at the Battle of Bouvines (colour litho)

King Philip Augustus of France at the Battle of Bouvines (colour litho)
2785910 King Philip Augustus of France at the Battle of Bouvines (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The Supplicants. The Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain, 1872 (oil on canvas)

The Supplicants. The Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain, 1872 (oil on canvas)
RHC79782 The Supplicants. The Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 182.9x287 cm; Royal Holloway

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada)

The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada)
3704131 The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608 (oil on panel) by Antum, Aert van (fl.1630-40); 40.3x83.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Prince William I nursed by his Wife Charlotte de Bourbon after the Abortive Attempt

Prince William I nursed by his Wife Charlotte de Bourbon after the Abortive Attempt
3545933 Prince William I nursed by his Wife Charlotte de Bourbon after the Abortive Attempt on his Life by Jean Jaurequi in Antwerp in 1582, 1840 (oil on panel) by Pieneman

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c

Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c
1765837 Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c.1600 (oil on panel) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 40A--59.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip Augustus, King of France, and the Battle of Bouvines, 1214 (chromolitho)

Philip Augustus, King of France, and the Battle of Bouvines, 1214 (chromolitho)
1093627 Philip Augustus, King of France, and the Battle of Bouvines, 1214 (chromolitho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Augustus, King of France)

Background imagePhilip Ii Collection: Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar (chromolitho)

Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar (chromolitho)
1094411 Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar)



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Philip II was a prominent figure in European history, known for his political prowess and military achievements. He was the King of Spain from 1556 until his death in 1598. Philip's reign saw significant events that shaped the course of history. One notable event during Philip's time was the Triumphal Entry of Richard I and Philip Augustus Into Acre in 1191. This historical moment, depicted in a painting from 1890 by an unknown artist, showcased the alliance between these two powerful rulers. Another important document related to the Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England in 1555. As Charles V's successor, Philip inherited vast territories and faced numerous challenges as he sought to maintain control over his empire. The Philippeion, located in Olympia, Greece, stands as a testament to Philip II's influence beyond Spain. This circular memorial structure dedicated to him symbolizes his victories at the Olympic Games and showcases Southern Europe's rich cultural heritage. Art also played a significant role during Philip II's reign. The central panel of the Triptych of Christ Among the Doctors depicts religious scenes painted on panels showcasing his patronage for art and religion. Philip II should not be confused with another influential figure named Philip - Duke of Burgundy (also known as "Philip the Bold"). His power struggles within France impacted its politics during this period. Persecution against French Jews occurred under King Philip Augustus' rule towards the end of the twelfth century. Engravings depicting this dark chapter highlight how religious tensions influenced political decisions during that time. Political turmoil continued throughout Europe during this era, including rebellions such as The Rebellion of Northumberland and Westmoreland. Don John of Austria engaged in treacherous practices while being supported by both Pope Pius V and King Phillip II himself. In popular culture, Rose created an image capturing Phillip II's appearance in 1588. This portrayal gives us a glimpse into the physical appearance of this influential ruler.