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Naval battle of l'Ecluse in which the English destroyed a French fleet. Two vessels, full of soldiers in armour with lances, fighting. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War by Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 864, folio 59
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Naval battle of l'Ecluse in which the English destroyed a French fleet. Two vess...

The body of Jean III of Brittany is brought to the town of Ploermel, in a hearse covered with ermine and accompanied by armed guards. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War by Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 964, folio 72
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The body of Jean III of Brittany is brought to the town of Ploermel, in a h...

Battle between the French and the English on the coast of Brittany. The two sides carry their standards, one blue with the golden lilies of France, the other red with the English lepard. From the "Chronicles" of Jean Froissart (1333-1410), historian. MS 864, folio 91
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Battle between the French and the English on the coast of Brittany. The two sid...

The English set fire to the town of St. Lo. From the "Chronicles" of the Hundred Years War by the historian Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 864, folio 130
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The English set fire to the town of St. Lo. From the "Chronicles" of...

The Battle of Crecy, 1346, between Philippe II of France and Edward III of England. Among the dead lies blind King Jean of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia (with crown around his helmet). From the "Chronicles" of historian Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 864, folio 172
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The Battle of Crecy, 1346, between Philippe II of France and Edward III of...

Battle of Poitiers, Sept. 19, 1356, between the Black Prince and Jean le Bon, King of France. The King is taken prisoner by the Black Prince who recognizes him by his helmet surmounted by a crown with the French lily. "Chronicles" of Jean Froissart. MS 864, folio 172
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Battle of Poitiers, Sept. 19, 1356, between the Black Prince and Jean le Bon,...

Three magistrates of Limoges, in ceremonial robes, present the keys of the town to the Duke of Berry. The Duke arrives at the head of an army. He wears a tunic with the French lily over his armour. From the "Chronicles" of Jean Froissart. MS 864, folio 330
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Three magistrates of Limoges, in ceremonial robes, present the keys of the...

The naval battle of La Rochelle, in which an English fleet was defeated by a Spanish fleet in the service of France. Two ships with soldiers, in the background a rock with a fortress. From the "Chronicles" of the historian Jean Froissart (1333-1410). MS 864, folio 343
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The naval battle of La Rochelle, in which an English fleet was defeated by a...

Book describing the funerarary procession held for Emperor Karl V in Brussels, December 29,1558 (he died in San Yuste and was buried in the Escorial). This hand coloured copy is a present from King Philip II to Councillor Cardinal Granvella.Printers: Plantin-Moretus
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Book describing the funerarary procession held for Emperor Karl V in Brusse...

Chapelle ardente (funerary monument) erected for the funerarary procession held in Brussels for Emperor Karl V.,December 29,1558. From the book's hand-coloured copy, a gift from Spanish King Philip II to his Councillor Granvella. Printers: Plantin Moretus.
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Chapelle ardente (funerary monument) erected for the funerarary procession he...

Float with the three virtues Caritas, Fides and Spes (Charity, Faith and Hope), from the book describing the funerary procession held in Brussels for Emperor Karl V The only hand-coloured copy was a present from Spanish King Philip II to his Councillor Cardinal Granvella.
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Float with the three virtues Caritas, Fides and Spes (Charity, Faith and Hope...

Spanish nobles lead a riderless horse with Emperor Karl V's motto "Plus Ultra",in the funerary procession for Karl V held in Brussels in 1558. (The Emperor died in San Yuste and was buried in the Escorial, Spain) Book printed by Plantin-Moretus in Brussels.
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Spanish nobles lead a riderless horse with Emperor Karl V's motto "Plus Ult...