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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The siege of Goleta continues.Fodder for the horses is 
brought to the troops.Cartoons for 12 tapestries,      
charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2041

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The siege of Goleta continues.Fodder for the horses    
is shipped to La Galeta.Cartoons for 12 tapest-        
ries,watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2041        

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The siege of Goleta.Turkish soldiers bring heads of    
Christians to their commander.Cartoons for 12 tape-    
stries,watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm Inv.2041      

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The siege of Goleta.Turkish soldiers bring heads of    
Christians to their commander.Cartoons for 12 tape-    
stries,watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm Inv.2041      

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
#40030946

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The siege of Goleta continues.The Turks make another   
sortie. Cartoons for 12 tapestries,charcoal,water-     
colour on paper,385 x 662 cm    Inv.2042               

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
Imperial troops take La Goleta.Cartoons for twelve     
tapestries,charcoal,watercolour on paper, 385 x 662 cm.
Inv.2043                                               

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
Imperial troops take Goleta.The ship Sant'Anna (left); 
a galley with Emperor Karl V and Mulay Hasan (right).  
Cartoons for tapestries, Inv,2043                      

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The Emperor mustering troops near Barcelona.He rides   
past a recruiting table. Cartoons for 12 tapestries,   
Charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The army leaves Tunis;Emperor Karl V on horseback,     
leading the cavalry.Cartoons for 12 tapestries,charcoal
Charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2046

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
Conquest of Tunis:A Turkish woman is taken into slavery
Cartoons for 12 tapestries,charcoal and watercolour    
on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038                         

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
#40030952

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The conquest of La Goleta:loading a horse into the boat
of the Marques d'Alarcon.Cartoons for 12 tapestries,   
charcoal and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2041

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
#40030953

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...

Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy), Turkish governor of Tunis. 
The imperial Army leaves Tunis and moves into camp     
at Rada,detail.Cartoons for 12 tapestries,charcoal     
and watercolour on paper,385 x 662 cm,Inv.2038         

In 1535 the Spanish Empire attacked Tunis, then under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Holy Roman Emperor Karl V (Charles V) of the Habsburg dynasty assembled a huge army and war fleet. He defeated Barbarossa's fleet and, after a siege, captured Tunis on June 1 1535.
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Emperor Karl V's war against Chaireddin (also known as Hayreddin Barbarossa, Gra...