Famous Historical Battles

Artistic representations of notable battles from history, showcasing knights, soldiers, and intense combat in medieval settings with dramatic landscapes.

Departure of Spanish troops from Paris, 22 March 1594 Departure of Spanish troops from Paris, 22 March 1594 Copyright: xZoonar.com/Heinz-DieterxFalkensteinx 21665307

History of the Medici, Battle of Scannagallo, Battle of Marciano, took place on August 2, 1554 between the French-Sienese army under the command of Piero Strozzi and the Spanish-Medicean army hired by Emperor Charles V under Cosimo I de' Medici

The Battle of Formigny, April 25, 1450, miniature from The Life of Charles VII by Jean Chartier, manuscript folio 1, France 15th Century.

Louis II, Duke of Bourbon (1337-1410), called the Good. Louis II in Genoa, to lead the expedition against the barbarians in North Africa, 1390. Mahdian Crusade. Engraving of 1881 after the Chronicles of Jean Froissart, manuscript of the 15th century. Colored.

Feather and watercolor drawing depicting an antique riding battle in front of a paved city on a hill, showing soldiers, horses, city walls, and terrain features.

English knights engage the French in this fine scene from the 100 Years War, in Wynkyn de Worde's 'Polychronicon' printed in 1495 Date: 15th century

Battle in the Greek army's camp, miniature from Trojan history, manuscript, Spain 15th Century.

History. Middle Age. Combat with maces in France. Engraving. (Later colouration). Iconographic Enclyclopaedia of science, Literature and Art. 19th century. Author: HENRY WINKLES. Johan George Heck.

Departure of Spanish troops from Paris, 22 March 1594 Departure of Spanish troops from Paris, 22 March 1594 Copyright: xZoonar.com/Heinz-DieterxFalkensteinx 21665307

The arrest of the Duke of Gloucester 1397 From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE) Rebellions by the Jews againts the Roman Empire. "Josephus prisioner before general Vespasian, during the siege of Jerusalem. The Jewish War by Josephus. France.

Painting titled 'The Imperial army marching against Siena' by Giovanni Stradano (1523-1605) a Flanders-born mannerist artist. Dated 16th Century

The massacre of the Nimes Huguenots in Languedoc on the night of October 1, 1567, late 16th century engraving preserved in the Palace of Versailles. France, 16th century.

BATALLA DE NAJERA ENTRE EL PRINCIPE DE GALES Y DON PEDRO I Y ENRIQUE II DE CASTILLA Y LEON (1367) - CRONICA DE FROISSART - MANUSCRITO. Author: JEAN DE FROISSART (1333-1410). Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France. HENRI II OF CASTILE. TRASTAMARA ENRIQUE II. PEDRO I EL CRUEL REY DE CASTILLA. LANCASTER EDUARDO. EDUARDO DE LANCASTER.

Battle of Otterburn. August 5, 1388. Fight on the border between the Scottish and English armies. Les Chroniques of Jean Froissart. Engraving of an edition of 1881. Colored.

Roman general Scipio Aemilianus running the plough over the site of Carthage with salt after defeating it in the Third Punic War, 146 BC. In ancient times, salting the earth, or sowing with salt, was

King Richard II of England 1381, assumes the command of the rebels in the peasants revolt.

military Middle Ages mediaeval city under siege woodcut 1502,

Battle of Iconium (3rd Crusade) Wilhelm Nilson Aquatint etching Collection of Archiv for Kunst & Geschichte, Berlin, Germany

French medieval illustration depicting knights lined up for a tournament

CRONICAS DE LAS CRUZADAS - BATALLA POR NAZARET - MINIATURA DEL S XV - Conj 77241. Author: DREUX JEAN. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. WIEN. AUSTRIA. SALADIN.

Ref, Joseph II and his generals, Joseph II and his generals, Johann Hieronymus Delete Kohl -, publishing house

Battle of Zama. 16th c. SPAIN. Madrid. Royal Palace. Flemish art. Tapestry.

Harold II's (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by armoured standard bearer and warrior with axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lance:1066. After a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry. Lithograph.

Battle of Nancy, Print the eighteenth century, according to a miniature time, vintage engraving. Battle of Nancy, Print the eighteenth century, according to a miniature time, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1867. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678355

Rubric and full-page miniature showing a battle.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Title Unknown (Knights Preparing for Battle) Manuscripts Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Lombard: Battle scene - Plutarch, life of Alexander the Great.

BATALLA NAVAL DE ECLUSE ENTRE FRANCESES E INGLESES (1340) - CRONICA DE FROISSART - MANUSCRITO SIGLO XV. Author: JEAN DE FROISSART (1333-1410). Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

Knights Hospitaller prepare for Battle 1350.

Leibig collector card depicting French medieval soldiers besieging a castle with a trebuchet

Clothing, fashion, knight's costumes in the late Middle Ages, Italian war clothing in the 14th century, from left, knight in armour with splint guard, a condottiere, Italian army commander in splendid suit with general, chain armour, tunic, beret and decorated horse blanket, two mercenaries on foot, Italian knight and a mercenary in striped shirt under brigatine, wraparound bands with cloth flaps on calves and feet digitally improved reproduction of a 19th century illustration

fine arts, Amman, Jost (1539-1591), woodcut, 15.5. cm x 11 cm, illustration, scene: assault of the Romans on Jerusalem, probably from the Luther Bible, which was printed by Sigmund Feyerabend, Frankfurt on the Main, Germany, 1564,

First Flemish Uprising, Anonymous, Wolf Traut, 1515 print paper siege Ghent

Troops of Sultan Mohammed II laying seige to Constantinople in 1453, miniature, Turkey 15th Century.

Syria/Palestine/Israel: Saladin victorious at the Battle of Hattin, 1187. L'Estoire d'Eracles (French translation of Guillaume de Tyr, Historia Rerum in Partibus Transmarinis Gestarum), mid-13th century

Knights embark for the Crusades.Soldiers & ship.14th cent book illustration- miniature. Medieval France.

Capture of Antioch. First crusade. Year 1098. Paris, Arsenal Library. Location: BIBLIOTECA DEL ARSENAL. France.

Alfonso II of Aragon and I of Catalonia, the Chaste (1154-1196), king of the Crown of Aragon (1162-1196) and Alfonso VIII, called El de las Navas (1155-1214), king of Castile (1158-1214). Siege of Cuenca the September 21, 1177. Nineteenth-century colored engraving.

Indian chief Outina, helped by French forces, fights against his enemy Potanu. Painted versionfrom 1591, from a lost drawning by Jacques Le moyne de Morgues. Engraving. FRANCE. ëLE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Bibliothque du service historique de la Marine.

Combat with a woman in a beautiful anime harness, from 1480s Roman de la Rose MS. Douce 195 fol. 46r.

INFANTERIA EDAD MEDIA S XIII LANCEROS L16. Author: VILLEGAS. Location: ARCHIVO HISTORICO MILITAR, MADRID, SPAIN.

Assault of Delhi, Capture of the Cashmere Gate, India, Asia, 1857 Copyright: xKenxGraham/DinodiaxPhotox

Plunder scenes during the Hussite Wars, a series of clashes and battles in the years 1419-1436, digital improved file of an original print from the 19th century

middle ages knights tournament combat with halberds woodcut by Hans Burgkmair to ""Freydal"" by emperor Maximilian I circa 1513,

Militaria, Ottoman Empire, 18th century. Mamelukes on horseback. Watercolored print, Newport, 1712.

Sir Loring Nigel, the constable of Twynham Castle, defends England's honor at the jousting lists.

Rome, Rossi, Giovanni Giacomo de', Italy, Romano, Giulio, Bartoli, Pietro Sante, History of Emperor Constantine, Constantinus, cum exercitu, ante Urbem Castra metatur, Soldiers setting up camp, verso - stamped, On the left a group of soldiers with shields. On the right soldiers setting up a camp. Title and legend in the lower margin., print, prent, prints, height 100 mm, width 480 mm, Italian, 1615 - 1700-11-07, print maker, printmaker, 1645 - 1700, paper, papier, etching, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1499 - 1546-01-11, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1627 - 1691, publisher

Battle of Agincourt, 15th century miniature.

Romania - Moldavia - 16th century. Moldovita Monastery. Turkish troops marching to Constantinople (1537). Fresco detail

CRONICAS DE FROISSART - MINIATURA SIGLO XIV - BATALLA DE CRECY 1346 - ARQUEROS -GUERRA DE LOS 100 AÑOS. Author: JEAN DE FROISSART (1333-1410). Location: BIBLIOTECA DEL ARSENAL. France.

German Peasants' War, 1524-1526, destruction of Teck Castle south of the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in Baden-Württemberg/German Peasants' War, destruction of Teck Castle south of the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original original from the 19th century, exact original date not known, subsequently colored

The Battle of Sluys, also called Battle of l'Ecluse, was a sea battle fought on 24 June 1340 as one of the opening conflicts of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

The War of Charles the Bold and the Confederates, 15th century, battle scenes between the war knights and the armed infantry, digital improved file of an original print from the 19th century

Procession of Charles II between the Tower of London and Westminster 22 April 1661, on the eve of his coronation: 1662. Dirk Stoop (c1618-c1676) Dutch painter and etcher.

Madness of Charles VI: crossing the forest of Le Mans on an expedition against Pierre de Craon, the king, brandishing a sword, mistakes the members of his retinue for enemies and attacks them.

Gladiators and Roman Soldiers entering the circus, by Aniello Falcone (1607-1656). Ancient Rome.

Thomas Burke, 1749-1815, British, The Battle of Agincourt.

Clothing, fashion of the Norman and Anglo-Saxon warriors of the 11th to 14th centuries, depicting the Battle of Hastings in 1066, on an embroidered carpet in Bayeux, Normandy, digitally enhanced reproduction of a 19th century illustration

Rubric and miniature showing army and massacre outside tents.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Middle Ages knights siege of a castle illustration after ""Hortus deliciarum"" of Herrad von Landsberg (1125/1130 - 1195),

Colored woodcut by Albrecht Dürer and workshop depicting the Battle of Therouanne/Guinegate in 1479, part of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I series, showing military figures and battlefield layout.

William I, Count of Holland, 1167-1222, during the seige of the Egyptian city of Damietta, during the Fifth Crusade. After a 19th century print.

The 'White Hood' rebellion in Ghent : the insurgents attack the earl of Flanders in Dendremonde. Date: 1379

The Battle of Ascalon took place on 12 August 1099 and is often referred to as one of the last events of the First Crusade, Israel, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Asia

military, Landsknechts looting a city, woodcut by Hans Weiditz, 1532,

History of Russia. 19th century. Russian serfs working. Colored engraving.

The Surrender of Breda, or "The Lances" Diego Velázquez 1635

RETIRADA ESPAÑOLA-NOCHE TRISTE- HERNAN CORTES Y SU EJERCITO - ENCONCHADO RELIZADO EN 1698. Author: JUAN y MIGUEL GONZALEZ PINTORES siglo XVII. Location: MUSEO DE AMERICA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

The medieval concept of chivalry and knightly tournament, shown in the 'Jousts of Ingleuerch' from Froissart's Chronicles. From The Island Race, a 20th century book that covers the history of the British Isles from the pre-Roman times to the Victorian era. Written by Sir Winston Churchill and abridged by Timothy Baker.

Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans, Lenepveu, 1886-1890. Pantheon, le Pantheon, neoclassical monument, V district, Paris, France, Western Europe, Europe

Bayeux Tapestry 1067. Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. Anglo-Saxon (English) foot soldiers defend themselves with wall of shields against Norman cavalry. Men lie dead and wounded. Invasion Lance Axe Arrow Bow Textile Linen

"Etching by Hans Lautensack from 1558 depicting the downfall of Sanherib's army, an allegory of victory over the Turks in front of Vienna, showing figures, battle, and landscape."

Black pen and gray lavated drawing by Hans Werl depicting the battle at Ampfing, showing soldiers, horses, and battle formations with grid lines in red chalk.

Siege of Vienna by the Ottoman Empire, 1529. Engraving.

Spain. Conquest of Valencia. El Cid (1043-1099). Battle of Cuarte, 1094. Christians and Moorish army. Engraving by J. Severini. The Illustration, 1884, Spain. Later colouration.

Alfonso VIII, king of Castile (1155-1214), celebrating the victory at the Batte of Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212, against the Almohad Muslim. Spain. Lithography. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration.

The fatal tournament between Henry II and Montgomery (Lord of "Lorges")

The Chamois Hunters, Group of Maximilian I on the Hunt, facsimile by Hans Burgkmair Woodcut: Maximilian's triumphal procession is a monumental work fr...

COMERCIANTE JUNTO A UN SOLDADO DEL EJERCITO DE CARLOMAGNO - LIBRO DE HORAS - SIGLOS XV/XVI. Author: ANTOINE VERARD. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

Army of France (reign of Louis XIII).Switzerland cavalry. 1610-1643. Engraving.

Soldiers killing women, men and children, while the army enters into the village. Miniature, 15th century. Historie Romaine. Conde Museum. Chantilly. France.

Rubric and full-page miniature showing battle.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division

The Journey of the Herrings, from a Chronicle dating to the time of Charles III, written by Jean Charetier. On the day when Jeanne d'Arc gives this battle, she went to find the sire of Baudricourt at Vaucouleurs. She says to him: In the name of God, you are taking too long to send me, today the noble Dauphin is close to great danger in d'Orleans great dammage; and he is in danger to have it even greater if you don't send me to him soon. This supply convoy consisted of "some 300 carts and wagons, carrying crossbow shafts, cannons and cannonballs but also barrels of herring." The latter were being sent since the meatless Lenten days were approaching. It was the presence of this stock of fish which would give the somewhat unusual name to the battle. .

William de Breteuil defending the treasury at Winchester against Henry I (1068-1135) who seized the crown on death of his brother William II (1100) Colour-printed engraving c1860.

The Taking of Constantinople, 1204 - Palma Le Jeune

Russian horsemen pursuing Bulgarians, Russia, 10th century, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Maximilian's Triumphal Procession is a monumental work from the 16th century, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, falconry, rider with falcon, Germany, group of Maximilian I hunting, Europe

Bayeux Tapestry 1067. Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. Norman cavalry charging. William I, the Conqueror, defeated Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Warfare Armour Shield Spear Horse Archer Textile Linen

Ottoman army of Lala Mustafa Pasha parading before the walls of Tiflis, 1578. From the Nusretname by Mustafa Ali, Anonymous

Joan of Arc depicted on horseback in an illustration from a 1505 manuscript.

Fight between Christians and Saracens under Saladin. Miniature from the 'Historia' by William of Tyre by Anonymous / Bibliotheque de Geneve/ 1460s/ France/ Watercolour on parchment/ Medieval art/ History

The surrender of Breda, by Diego Velasquez (1599-1660).

military Middle Ages trumpeters and timpanists of a Saracen army on the march chromolithograph second half of the 19th century after a mediaeval Arabic miniature,

Roman soldier forming a 'tortoise' with their shields, thus enabling them to approach the walls of a besieged city. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving.

The Bloodbath of Bartholomew's Night, painting by Francois Dubois, c. 1584, Bartholomew's Night, Parisian Blood Wedding, Massacre de la Saint-Barthelemy, was a pogrom against French Protestants, the Huguenots, which took place on the night of 23-24 August 1572, Bartholomew's Day, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Fromont de Lens Leaving Bordeaux and the Battle against the Army of Gasgogne.

Defeat of the Jacquerie 9 June 1358

Entrance of Charles VIII of France into Naples, 12 May 1495, Franco-Italian War. Charles VIII, the Affable (1470-1498) Valois King of France from 1483. 19th century French School. 19th century French School.

Sir Richard Grenville in the 'Revenge' fights the Spanish, but 'Revenge' is sunk. He defends his ship of 150 for 15 hours against 15 ships of 5000 men (1 of 2)

Wallenstein or Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius of Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland and Sagan, commander of the imperial forces in the Thirty Years' War, historical illustration

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