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Emperor Karl V


Battle of Pavia 1525, Battle of Tunis 1535, Battel of Mühlberg 1547.



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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.The imperial flag (left) and Swiss mercenaries in the background. Detail of 40-03-09/9.
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.Three gentleman, one wounded,lift their swords to signal the Imperial victory. Detail of 40-03-09/9
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.The invasion of the French camp;women and civilians follow the fleeing French army. A French munitions depot blows up. 440 x 818 cm Inv.IGMN 144488
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.A close combat between mercenaries. Detail of 40-09-03/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.Imperial troops storm the French camp; the French flee across a drawbridge;the French artillery leaves their cannons.Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.Two soldiers hide behind the gabions. Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.A munitions depot inside the French camp has blown up.In the background the King's tent with the Bourbon lilies.Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.French troops flee across their deserted camp.Tents,gabions and abandoned cannon. Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I. Fleeing French soldiers pursued by Imperial cavaliers. Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.A fleeing French soldiers tries to jump across a small river. Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.The flight of the camp-followers: a mercenary tries to lead the ladies through a breach in the wall. Detail of 40-03-09/17
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...

Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor Charles V.defeated French King Francois I.The sortie of the Imperial troops from the beleaguered Pavia;the Swiss mercenaries flee across the river Ticino;many drown. 435 x 789 cm IGMN 144488
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Seven large tapestries illustrate the Battle of Pavia in 1525,in which Emperor...