Holy League Collection

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

Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Matthias von Gallas, 1584-1647, c17th century

Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on l'ile de la Cite, leaving Notre-Dame, c1590

Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590. Creator: Francois Bunel
Procession of the League on Ile de la Cite, just outside Notre-Dame, c1590

Procession of the League in Place de Greve, c1590. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the League in Place de Greve, c1590

Procession of the League, in 1590 or 1593, between 1590 and 1593. Creator: Joos van Winghe
Procession of the League, in 1590 or 1593, between 1590 and 1593

Procession of the Holy League in the Streets of Paris, ca 1590. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Battle of Lepanto - A Sea Battle between Christians and Barbary Corsairs, 1615-20. The Battle of Lepanto was fought between the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic Mediterranean states

Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion

The Battle of Lepanto, (1571), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Lepanto, (1571), 1890. Naval engagement on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League of Pope Pius V led by the John of Austria of the Spanish Empire and the Venetian Republic

Turkish defeat in the Battle of Lepanto, 1571
Defeat of the Turkish fleet by the Holy League under Don Juan of Austria, Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Battle of Ravenna, April 11, 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai, or War of the Holy League. The army of the Papal States and Spain defending Ravenna (right)

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

Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Paris, 22 March 1594
Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Porte Saint-Denis, Paris 22 March 1594. Although Henry (1553-1610) became King of France in 1589

Procession of the League (la Ligue), Paris, 24 May 1590. Typical soldiers and civic guards armed with pikes and harquebuses leaving Notre Dame

France, Rouen, Procession of Holy League
Francois (II) Bunel (1552-1599), Procession of the Holy League

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. The opening salvo at the Battle of Lepanto, fought, 7 October 1571, off Lepanto, Greece, between the galley fleets of the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. The naval Battle of Lepanto, fought, 7 October 1571, off Lepanto, Greece, between the galley fleets of the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire

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"The Holy League: A Tapestry of Religious and Political Struggles" Step back in time to witness the intricate web of religious and political conflicts that shaped Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Holy League, a powerful alliance driven by Catholic interests, played a pivotal role in these tumultuous times. In Wallenstein and Tilly Holding a Council of War, we catch a glimpse of the league's military might as two prominent commanders strategize for battle. Their determination echoes through history, leaving an indelible mark on the continent. The Eighth War of Religion reveals another facet of this complex era. The engraving depicts the arrest of Catholic members of the League amidst escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants. These clashes often erupted into violent disputes like that shown in Dispute between Monks and Jews, where heretical books were burned amid religious fervor. Political intrigue also marred this period as seen in Assassination of Henry Guise by Henry III. This watercolor captures one instance where power struggles led to bloodshed within France's ruling elite. Yet amidst chaos, there were moments when unity prevailed over division. The reigns of Henry III and IV witnessed attempts at reconciliation with both Catholics and Protestants finding common ground under their rule. Beyond European borders, the Holy League extended its influence across continents. In Ireland, Felim O Neill emerged as a leader during the Irish Rebellion against English Protestant domination—a testament to how far-reaching these conflicts became. Meanwhile, across Spain's vast empire in America lay yet another tale—the Comuneros' struggle for justice against colonial oppression depicted vividly on canvas—Juan de Padilla standing tall alongside Juan Bravo and Francisco Maldonado at the Scaffold. Religious figures also played significant roles during this era; Pope Pius V stands out among them with his unwavering commitment to preserving Catholic orthodoxy—an engraving capturing his influential presence.