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Henry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection

"Remembering Henry III (1551-1589): A Tragic Reign and Assassination" Henry III, the King of France from 1574 to 1589

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of Henry III, Duke of Anjou (1551-1589), King of France from 1574 to 1589

Portrait of Henry III, Duke of Anjou (1551-1589), King of France from 1574 to 1589 and King of Poland
AIS5375554 Portrait of Henry III, Duke of Anjou (1551-1589), King of France from 1574 to 1589 and King of Poland, 1574 (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Anonymous painting.); © Iberfoto

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus

Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus
ELD4961158 Duel des Mignons is a confrontation between several cuties of King Henry III: Jacques de Caylus, Louis de Maugiron and Guy d'Arces, lord of Livarot, against Francois de Riberac

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball

Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball
JEB4861560 Henri III. Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) with an earball and a hat decorating a star-shaped brooch. Anonymous painting. Oil on wood. Dim: 52, 6x40, 8cm

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur)

The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur)
ELD4926939 The King of France Henri III signing of edit de Beaulieu (or peace of Loches or peace of monsieur) ending the fifth war of religion

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of King Henry III (1551-1589) of France with his cuties

Portrait of King Henry III (1551-1589) of France with his cuties. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946)
XEE4177323 Portrait of King Henry III (1551-1589) of France with his cuties. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946).DR Private collection

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) Painting attributed to Jean Ducourt

Portrait of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) Painting attributed to Jean Ducourt (2nd half of the 16th century)
JLJ4670084 Portrait of the King of France Henri III (1551-1589) Painting attributed to Jean Ducourt (2nd half of the 16th century) Sun

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of The French King Henry III (1551-1589), c. 1582-86 (painting)

Portrait of The French King Henry III (1551-1589), c. 1582-86 (painting)
YOU4419798 Portrait of The French King Henry III (1551-1589), c.1582-86 (painting) by Quesnel, Francois (1543-1619) (attr.to); 66x52 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas)

The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas)
YOU4419343 The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Coin face: left, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589

Coin face: left, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589
JLJ4566864 Coin face: left, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589) king of France, 1577, and right

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: History of Glass: Henry III (1551-1589) King of France gives letters of nobility to

History of Glass: Henry III (1551-1589) King of France gives letters of nobility to
LSE4088641 History of Glass: Henry III (1551-1589) King of France gives letters of nobility to the master glaziers of Venice. Late 19th century liebig chromolithography

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Two silver coins: the one on the left: the reverse of a quarter of ecus coin

Two silver coins: the one on the left: the reverse of a quarter of ecus coin
JLJ4566877 Two silver coins: the one on the left: the reverse of a quarter of ecus coin, made under the reign of Henry IV (1553-1610) in 1594 by the Bayonne workshop

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) being read. Engraving of the 19th century

The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) being read. Engraving of the 19th century
XEE4407509 The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) being read. Engraving of the 19th century. In " Histoire de France" by Jules Michelet, 1870

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Meeting between Henry III King of France (1551 - 1589) and Henry I of Lorraine

Meeting between Henry III King of France (1551 - 1589) and Henry I of Lorraine
JLJ4610956 Meeting between Henry III King of France (1551 - 1589) and Henry I of Lorraine, Duke of Guise called the Balafre, (1550-1588), 1588. Painting by Pierre Charles Comte (1823-1895), 1855

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: King Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his Mignons - King Henry III of France

King Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his Mignons - King Henry III of France
XEE4161207 King Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his Mignons - King Henry III of France and his favourites - Illustration of the novel " The Lady of Monsoreau" by Alexandre Dumas

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The art of turn: the ball. King Henry III (1551-1589) and his cuties playing bilboquet in

The art of turn: the ball. King Henry III (1551-1589) and his cuties playing bilboquet in
XEE4143676 The art of turn: the ball. King Henry III (1551-1589) and his cuties playing bilboquet in the street. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of Henry III (1551-1589), King of France (1574-1589) and King of Poland (1574)

Portrait of Henry III (1551-1589), King of France (1574-1589) and King of Poland (1574)
JLJ4620799 Portrait of Henry III (1551-1589), King of France (1574-1589) and King of Poland (1574). Illustration 1907, by Hermann Vogel (1856-1918). Particuliere collection

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: An emissary of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) was found dying in the streets of

An emissary of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) was found dying in the streets of
XEE4192734 An emissary of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) was found dying in the streets of Rome in 1582. He carried a compromising message from the king concerning his sister

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Representation theatrale : scene du IVeme acte de 'Henri III et sa cour

Representation theatrale : scene du IVeme acte de "Henri III et sa cour
XEE4164862 Representation theatrale : scene du IVeme acte de " Henri III et sa cour " d Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) a la Comedie Francaise de Paris, 1889

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Day of the Barricades, 12 May 1588 in the Latin Quarter of Paris

Day of the Barricades, 12 May 1588 in the Latin Quarter of Paris
XEE4415557 Day of the Barricades, 12 May 1588 in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The Catholic people stand up against Henry III and hunting the city. In " Histoire Populaire de la France", sd

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Institution of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Holy Spirit

Institution of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Holy Spirit
XEE4180399 Institution of the Order of the Holy Spirit (Holy Spirit) by Henry III King of France in 1578. by French School

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties. The king (Henry III

Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties. The king (Henry III
XEE4411393 Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties. The king (Henry III; 1551 - 1589) sits in the back; has his feet Quelus and Maugiron braid ribbons; Schomberg makes a tapestry

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551 - 1589)

Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551 - 1589)
XEE4407049 Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551 - 1589). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Les Valois et les Bourbons: Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592)

Les Valois et les Bourbons: Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592)
LSE4088207 Les Valois et les Bourbons: Charles IX (1550-1574) and Elisabeth of Austria (1554-1592), Henry III (1551-1589) and Louise de Lorraine Vaudemont (1553-1601)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Saint Clair or Saint Roch Altar: St Roch and the Button of the Plague

Saint Clair or Saint Roch Altar: St Roch and the Button of the Plague
LSE4095887 Saint Clair or Saint Roch Altar: St Roch and the Button of the Plague and Saint George in the fashion of Henry III - Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Rognes, 1674 by Unknown Artist

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: War of Religions: The city of Nimes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III

War of Religions: The city of Nimes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III
LSE4095651 War of Religions: The city of NAmes besieged by the Armee of the King (Henry III) in 1576 - in " Collection of 39 figures representing the calamities of France from 1562 to

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henri III (1551 - 1589) holding the Estates Genales in Blois in 1576 - in '

Henri III (1551 - 1589) holding the Estates Genales in Blois in 1576 - in "
LSE4095647 Henri III (1551 - 1589) holding the Estates Genales in Blois in 1576 - in " Collection of 39 figures representing the calamities of France from 1562 to 1586" ; Louis Perrin

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) - Portrait of Henry III (1551-89

Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) - Portrait of Henry III (1551-89
XEE4147090 Portrait of the King of France Henry III (1551-1589) - Portrait of Henry III (1551-89) king of France - engraving from Les Augustes Representations de tous les Kings de France

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henri d Anjou (1553-1610) is told by the Diet that he has been elected King of Poland

Henri d Anjou (1553-1610) is told by the Diet that he has been elected King of Poland
XEE4151288 Henri d Anjou (1553-1610) is told by the Diet that he has been elected King of Poland in front of his brother Charles IX (1550-1574)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Ball at the time of Henry III, formerly called 'A fete at the court of Henry

Ball at the time of Henry III, formerly called "A fete at the court of Henry
LSE4076229 Ball at the time of Henry III, formerly called " A fete at the court of Henry III", circa 1580. Painting attributed to Louis de Caulery (Caullery)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) received in Venice by Federico Contarini in 1574

The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) received in Venice by Federico Contarini in 1574
JLJ4578466 The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) received in Venice by Federico Contarini in 1574 at the entrance of the villa of Mira. Painting by Giovanni Tiepolo (1696-1770), 17th century

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: King Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his Mignon - King Henry III of France

King Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his Mignon - King Henry III of France
JLJ4637971 King Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his Mignon - King Henry III of France and his favourites 16th Century - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Mignon by Henri III. engraving from 1830

Mignon by Henri III. engraving from 1830
GIA4750356 Mignon by Henri III. engraving from 1830 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignon by Henri III. engraving from 1830); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of Henry III (1551-1589); Painting attributed to Francois Quesnel (1543-1616)

Portrait of Henry III (1551-1589); Painting attributed to Francois Quesnel (1543-1616)
JLJ4659423 Portrait of Henry III (1551-1589); Painting attributed to Francois Quesnel (1543-1616), depicting the king wearing the blue cord of the Order of the Holy Spirit that he instituted in 1578;

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy, ceramist

Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy, ceramist
XEE4408944 Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, visiting Bernard Palissy, ceramist, imprisoned at the Bastille. in " Scenes de la vie d hommes famous" engraving in two colours by Valerio

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) surrounds his cuties

The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) surrounds his cuties
XEE4407168 The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) surrounds his cuties. Chromolithography of the late 19th century by French School

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit'

The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit"
XEE4161188 The King of France Henry III (1551-1589) in white penitent suit" Procession of the Confrerie instituted by the King 23/03/1585 (King of France Henry III in white penitent procession)

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: King Henry III with Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589). Chromolithography of the late 19th

King Henry III with Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589). Chromolithography of the late 19th
XEE4403635 King Henry III with Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589). Chromolithography of the late 19th century. based on La Ciencia y sus Hombres by Louis Figuier

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: The Palais du Louvre under the reign of Henry III (16th century)

The Palais du Louvre under the reign of Henry III (16th century)
XEE4143209 The Palais du Louvre under the reign of Henry III (16th century): young men of the Kings Court. Chromolitography of the late 19th century

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henry III and Henry of Navarre future Henry IV meet at Plessis-les-Tours on April 30

Henry III and Henry of Navarre future Henry IV meet at Plessis-les-Tours on April 30
XEE4154905 Henry III and Henry of Navarre future Henry IV meet at Plessis-les-Tours on April 30, 1589 - Royal and Protestant troops then unite to fight the League

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Bal gave to the Louvre in the presence of Henri III and Catherine de Medicis

Bal gave to the Louvre in the presence of Henri III and Catherine de Medicis
JLJ4571104 Bal gave to the Louvre in the presence of Henri III and Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) for the marriage of Anne

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Reverse coins: at the bottom, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III

Reverse coins: at the bottom, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III
JLJ4612680 Reverse coins: at the bottom, half franc silver coin with the effigy of Henry III (1551-1589) king of France, 1577

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait in foot of Henry III (1551-1589), King of France

Portrait in foot of Henry III (1551-1589), King of France
JLJ4610980 Portrait in foot of Henry III (1551-1589), King of France. Painting by Pierre Jean Edmond Castan (1817 - 1892), based on a 16th century painting. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 95 x 1, 08m

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Bal at the court of King Henry III and Queen Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici

Bal at the court of King Henry III and Queen Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici
JLJ4576436 Bal at the court of King Henry III and Queen Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) known as the Bal of the Duke of Alencon The sovereigns are represented on the left

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Portrait of Henry III of France, around 1585 (painting)

Portrait of Henry III of France, around 1585 (painting)
LRI4581685 Portrait of Henry III of France, around 1585 (painting) by Quesnel, Francois (1543-1619) (circle of); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties

Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties
LSE4096181 Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III (1551 - 1589) and his cuties

Background imageHenry Iii 3 1551 1589 Collection: Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, recognizes on his deathbed Henry of Navarre

Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, recognizes on his deathbed Henry of Navarre
XEE4150048 Henry III (1551-1589), King of France, recognizes on his deathbed Henry of Navarre (Henry IV) as his legitime successor - Saint-Cloud, August 2



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"Remembering Henry III (1551-1589): A Tragic Reign and Assassination" Henry III, the King of France from 1574 to 1589, faced a tumultuous period marked by religious conflicts and political intrigue. His reign was marred by violence, culminating in his tragic assassination on August 1, 1589. One significant event during Henry's rule was the signing of the Edict of Beaulieu on May 6, 1576. This landmark agreement recognized Protestant worship and provided numerous guarantees for their rights amidst the ongoing Wars of Religion. It aimed to bring peace to a divided nation but ultimately failed to quell tensions. The Duke of Guise, also known as Balafre due to his facial scar inflicted during battle, played a prominent role during this time. However, he met a gruesome end at the hands of Henry III himself in an act that shocked many. The painting depicting Henry pushing Guise's lifeless body away serves as a haunting reminder of this violent episode. But it was Jacques Clement, a Dominican religious supporter of the Catholic League who would forever be associated with Henry's demise. On that fateful day in August 1589, Clement approached the king under false pretenses before revealing a hidden knife and delivering a fatal blow. The engraving captures this chilling moment when power clashed with fanaticism. As news spread about Henry III's assassination at the hands of Clement due to his opposition against the Catholic League, shockwaves reverberated throughout France. The murderer's body was discarded and burned—a symbolic gesture reflecting society's rejection of such acts committed in pursuit of ideological supremacy. In death, Henry found solace in Henri de Navarre’s arms – his cousin turned successor who would later become King Henri IV after converting from Protestantism to Catholicism for political stability. Today we remember Henry III not only for his troubled reign but also as a tragic victim of religious strife and political rivalries.