Absolutists Collection

First Carlist War (1833-1840). Action of Larrasoana
History of Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Navarre. Action of Larrasoana (24 June 1836)

First Carlist War (1833-1840). Battle of Mendigorria
History of Spain. Navarre. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Battle of Mendigorria (16th July 1835)

First Carlist War (1833-1840). Don Carlos sailing to France
Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840)

1st Carlist War (1833-1840). Attack of a house near Guernica
Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Attack on a house near Guernica (Biscay)

First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising
Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising

FERDINAND I of Austria (1793-1875). Emperor of Austria (1835 and 1848). Oil on canvas. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Museo Centrale del Risorgimento (Central Museum of the Risorgimento)

Dom Miguel (1802-1866). King of Portugal (1828-1834). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

PILO, Carl Gustav (1711-1793). The Coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. Oil. SWEDEN. Stockholm. The Nacional Museum of Fine Arts

Spain (19th c. ). El Entierro de los Serviles
Spain (19th c.). El Entierro de los Serviles (The Burial of Absolutists). Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Conquest of the city of Seo de Urgell by the General liberal
Fight between liberals and absolutists. Conquest of the city of Seo de Urgell by the General liberal, Francisco Espoz y Mina (1781-1836), 1822. Lithograph by Vidal (Liberal Triennium). Colored

Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. Engraving. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. History Museum

LOUIS XVI of France (1754-1793). King of France (1774-1792). Coronation of Louis XVI. Arrival of the King to Reims for the consecration ceremony on June 11, 1775. Engraving. FRANCE

Orleans, Philip II, duc d (1674-1723). Regent of France (1715-1723). The Cabinet of the Grand Dauphin at the Versailles Palace. 1723. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles

Spain. Philip Vs reign. Nueva Planta Decrees (1716). SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library

HARO, Luis M鮤ez de (1598-1661). Spanish nobleman
HARO, Luis M鮤 ez de (1598-1661). Spanish nobleman, political figure and general. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

OLIVARES, Gaspar de Guzmᮬconde-duque de (1587-1645)
OLIVARES, Gaspar de Guzmᮬ conde-duque de (1587-1645). Spanish statesman, court favourite of Philip IV (1622-1643). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu�(1778-1844). Spanish prelate
ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu� (1778-1844). Spanish prelate. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

COTTE, Robert de. Palace of Versailles. Chapel
COTTE, Robert de (1656-1735). Palace of Versailles. Royal Chapel. 1710. FRANCE. Versailles. Palace of Versailles. Classicism. Architecture

VINUESA, Mat�(1770-1821). Assault ot the prison
VINUESA, Matic; (1770-1821). Assault ot the prison and killing of Vinuesa. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Joseph II of Habsburg (1741-1790). Emperor of Austria (1765-1790). Archduke of Austria (1765-1790). Austrain school. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

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"Absolutists: A Journey through the Reigns of Power" Step into the world of absolutists, where emperors and czars ruled with unwavering authority. Ferdinand I of Austria, a formidable Emperor, shaped his nation's destiny during his reign from 1793 to 1875. Meanwhile, Carl Gustav Pilo captured the grandeur of coronation ceremonies in his masterpiece "The Coronation of, " showcasing the opulence that surrounded these absolute rulers. In this era marked by conquest and liberalism, we witness the General liberal's triumph as he seizes control over the city of Seo de Urgell. Yet even amidst such change, Nicholas I stands firm as Czar of Russia from 1825 to 1855, embodying absolutist power at its peak. Across Europe, other monarchs left their indelible marks on history. Dom Miguel's short-lived reign as King of Portugal (1828-1834) exemplified absolutism in action. Similarly, Louis XVI's rule over France was characterized by an iron grip on power until his tragic demise in 1793. Regents also played a significant role during this period; Philip II duc d'Orleans served as Regent for Spain from 1674 to 1723. Under Philip V's reign in Spain came the Nueva Planta Decrees (1716), which further solidified absolutist control. Within Spanish nobility and clergy alike were influential figures like Luis Máñez de Haro and Joaquín Abarca y Blanque who upheld traditional values while supporting absolute rule. Gaspar de Guzmán y Pimentel Olivares, known as Conde-Duque de Olivares (1587-1645), stood out among them for his unyielding commitment to preserving royal authority. Amidst all this political intrigue lies Robert de Cotte's architectural marvel, the Palace of Versailles.