Count Tilly Collection

Jean Tserclaes von Tilly, 1559-1632, Count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jean Tserclaes von Tilly, 1559-1632, Count, c17th century

Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Woman pleading with Count Tilly in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes

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

Wallenstein the War Profiteer (engraving)
2788253 Wallenstein the War Profiteer (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallenstein the War Profiteer)

Count Tilly mortally wounded at the Battle of Rain, 1632 (engraving)
3647479 Count Tilly mortally wounded at the Battle of Rain, 1632 (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Tilly mortally wounded at the Battle of Rain)

Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving)
3646926 Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631)

Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, Flemish general of the Holy Roman Empire (chromolitho)
1093562 Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, Flemish general of the Holy Roman Empire (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly)

Signing of the Treaty of Westphalia, 24 October 1648, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Signing of the Treaty of Westphalia, 24 October 1648, (1890). Signed on 24 October 1648 to mark the end of the Thirty Years War

Tillys flight after the Battle of Lech, 4 April 1632, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Tillys flight after the Battle of Lech, 4 April 1632, (1936). Tillys Flucht Nach Der Schlacht Am Lech, 4 April 1632. German Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes

Tilly in the gravediggers house, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Tilly in the gravediggers house, (1936). Tilly Im Totengraberhauschen, 1559-1632. German Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes

Johann Tserclas Graf Von Tilly, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Johann Tserclas Graf Von Tilly, (1933). Portrait of Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly (1559-1632), Flemish soldier of the Thirty Years War

Tilly 1559-1632. - Stich nach dem Gemalde von A. van Dyck, 1934
Tilly 1559-1632.1934. Jean Conte de Tilly (1559-1632), General of the army of the Holy Roman Empire. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

The chief military commanders of the Thirty Years War, 1618-1648 (1903). Albrecht von Wallenstein; Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly; Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden; Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar

Johann Tserclaes, Count Tilly, Flemish soldier. Tilly (1559-1632) was appointed by Maximilian I of Bavaria to reorganise the Bavarian army in 1610

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"Count Tilly: A Legendary General of the Holy Roman Empire" Step back in time to Rothenburg, 1631, where Count Tilly's name echoed through the streets. The creator of this iconic image remains unknown, but its portrayal captures the essence of a man who left an indelible mark on history. In 1626, Wallenstein and Tilly held a council of war; their strategies shaped the course of battles yet to come. Another unknown artist immortalized this moment in 1890, reminding us of their influential alliance. The Siege of Magdeburg in 1631 witnessed Count Tilly's might firsthand. An engraving from that era transports us to those tumultuous times when his forces laid siege upon the city walls. But it was not just military prowess that defined him. Engraved images depict Wallenstein as a war profiteer while showcasing Count Tilly's unwavering dedication to his cause. Tragedy struck at the Battle of Rain in 1632 when Count Tilly suffered mortal wounds. His sacrifice on the battlefield forever etched into history by an engraver's hand. Magdeburg faced another siege under his command in 1631 - an event captured vividly through engravings that transport us into the heart-wrenching reality experienced by its inhabitants during those dark days. Johann Tserclaes, known as Count Tilly, Flemish general extraordinaire for the Holy Roman Empire is brought back to life through a chromolitho portrait. This artwork encapsulates his commanding presence and strategic brilliance. The Treaty of Westphalia signed on October 24th, 1648 marked a turning point for Europe and ended decades-long conflicts. Although absent from this historical scene depicted by an unknown artist in 1890, Count Tilly's influence lingered even after his passing.